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KVKK Limits Employer Monitoring of Employees' Corporate Emails

KVKK restricts employer email monitoring practices

Cyber Attack at Yıldız Technical University May Have Compromised Data of 140,000 Students

Yıldız Technical University Data Breach Affects 140,000 Students

KVKK Reports 72,500 Applications for Personal Data Protection

KVKK resolves 69,000 of 72,500 data protection applications

Google launches personal data removal system in Turkey

Google has launched a new application system in Turkey allowing citizens to request the removal of personal data from search results, with a response required within 30 days. KVKK President Faruk Bilir emphasized the importance of privacy in technology.

Turkish Authority Warns on 80s Social Media Trend

Turkey's Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) has issued a warning regarding the viral '#80lerchallenge' social media trend. The authority cautioned users about potential biometric data processing risks associated with AI applications used to create nostalgic images from uploaded photos.

Clothing retailer fined 200,000 lira for data breach

Turkey's Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) has imposed a 200,000 lira administrative fine on a clothing retailer. The penalty was issued after customer personal data was exposed on the company's website, allowing third-party access.

Turkish Data Protection Authority Fines Airline Internet Provider 90,000 Lira

Turkey Fines Airline Internet Provider 90,000 Lira

Turkish Data Protection Authority Fines Automotive Firm 500,000 Lira Over Data Breach

Turkish Authority Fines Firm 500K Lira Over Data Breach

The Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority is the regulatory body responsible for enforcing data privacy laws in Turkey.