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Turkish Personal Data Protection Board (“Board”), in its decision numbered 2020/559 dated July 22, 2020 (“Decision No. 2020/559”) evaluated cross-border data transfer rules of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (“Law No. 6698”) and the Convention of the Council of Europe for the Protection of Individuals with regard to Automatic Processing of Personal Data numbered 108 dated January 28, 1981 (“Convention No. 108”).

There are pitfalls inherent in reaching out to a decision regarding contract suspension and termination in defense contracts in Turkey. Giving an example that a clause that purports to claim force majeure in most cases is subject to acceptance of the authority unlike the commercial contracts. The similar can be said for impossibility of performance that would not always fall under force majeure.

Turkish Personal Data Protection Board’s (“Board”), in its decision numbered 2020/173 dated February 27, 2020 (“Decision 2020/173”), imposed fines on Amazon Turkey due to Amazon Turkey’s bundled privacy policy, opt-out system, and international data transfers procedures which are not in compliance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (“Law No. 6698”).

Turkish Personal Data Protection Board (“Board”) expanded its Data Controllers Registry Information System (“VERBIS”) exemption for foundations, associations, and unions. Pursuant to the Board’s Decision numbered 2018/32 dated April 2, 2018 (“Decision 2018/32”), foundations, associations, and unions which is established within the scope of specific related legislation were already exempted from their obligation stipulated under the Article 16 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No.

Turkish Data Protection Authority (“Authority”) released its announcement regarding commitments between data exporter and importer for international data transfers on May 7, 2020 on its website. Parties to apply for permission for international data transfers based on commitments have to comply with the requirements of such announcement.

Prior to the Decision 2020/167, a data subject filed a complaint stating that special categories of personal data of gym members are being processed through a palm print scanner system for entrance and exits to the facilities.

Protection of Utility Models in Turkey

Political fluctuations in recent years have undoubtedly affected the defense industry.

Starting from 14 October 2019 pursuant to the Executive Order issued by President Trump, foreign defense contractors conducting business in Turkey are watching the most recent updates in Turkey and U.S. relations.

Turkish Data Protection Board (“Board”) issued decisions on its website of the Turkish Data Protection Authority (“Authority”) on July 17, 2019.