Information Technology Law

The Regulation on the Provision of Child-Specific Segregated Services and Age Verification by Social Network Providers (“Regulation”), prepared by the Cyber Security Presidency, was published in the Official Gazette dated 10 October 2026 and numbered 33396, and will enter into force on 1 November…

On 10 August 2026, the “Bill on Foreign Digital Accommodation Platforms” (the “Bill”) was submitted to the Speakership of the Turkish Grand National Assembly (“TBMM”). The Bill aims to establish the procedures and principles governing the activities carried out in Türkiye by foreign digital…

Significant amendments have been introduced to the application, evaluation, monitoring, and completion processes of the Technology Initiative Program / Technology-Oriented Industry Initiative Program (the “Program”) through the Communiqué Amending the Communiqué on the Implementation Principles and…

The Cybersecurity Council (“Council”), at its meeting held on 5 May 2026, evaluated current risks related to cybersecurity, international developments, and future trends. Enhancing cyber resilience and strengthening deterrence capacity were identified among the primary objectives. In this context,…

The draft law submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly on 5 May 2026 (the “Draft Law”) introduces new regulations and exemptions for technology and startup companies. The Ministry of Industry and Technology grants a “tech-startup badge” to companies deemed to be technology and…

The Decisions No. 2025/DK-YED/399 and 2025/DK-YED/412 (“Decisions”), published by the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (“BTK”), have officially entered into force as of today, April 1, 2026. These Decisions, concerning the regulations on SMS services and calling activities, primarily aim to prevent fraud and consumer victimization.

The “Bill on Digital Copyright and Online News Content” (“Bill”) submitted to the Turkish Grand National Assembly (“TGNA”) envisages the introduction of a mandatory revenue-sharing mechanism requiring digital platforms to…

On 18 June 2025, the Financial Action Task Force (“FATF”), the global money laundering and terrorist financing watchdog and intergovernmental body that sets international standards aimed at preventing illicit activities and…

In an era of accelerating digital transformation, the role of electronic signatures in contractual relations has significantly expanded. However, the recognition and regulation of electronic signatures vary across different legal…