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A New Era In Advertising: Amendments To The Regulation On Commercial Advertising And Unfair Commercial Practices
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Commercial Advertising and Unfair Commercial Practices1 (the “Amending Regulation”), prepared by the Ministry of Trade, will enter into force on 1 August 2026. The Amending Regulation introduces comprehensive amendments through sixteen articles, with significant changes concerning definitions, discounted sales, environmental claims, consumer reviews, advertisements disseminated through social media influencers, targeted advertising, and prohibited advertisements.
Turkey Media & IT
MP
EKSP Law Firm
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Reklamda Yeni Çağ: Ticari Reklam Ve Haksiz Ticari Uygulamalar Yönetmeliğinde Değişiklik
Ticaret Bakanlığı tarafından hazırlanan Ticari Reklam ve Haksız Ticari Uygulamalar Yönetmeliğinde Değişiklik Yapılmasına Dair Yönetmelik 1 (“Değişiklik Yönetmeliği”), 1 Ağustos 2026 tarihinde yürürlüğe girecektir. Değişiklik Yönetmeliği, on altı maddeden oluşan geniş bir kapsamda düzenlenmiş ve bilhassa tanımlar, indirimli satış, çevresel beyan, tüketici değerlendirmeleri, sosyal medya etkileyicileri aracılığıyla yapılan reklamlar, hedefli reklamcılık ve yasaklı reklamlara ilişkin değişiklikler içermektedir.
Turkey Media & IT
MP
EKSP Law Firm
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Dijital Reklamcılıkta Yeni Dönem Başlıyor: Hedefli reklamcılık ve yapay zekâ ile oluşturulan reklamlara ilişkin yeni düzenlemeler
Turkey's advertising regulations now require transparency in targeted advertising and AI-generated content, mandating clear disclosure of targeting criteria and synthetic media use. How will these new rules reshape digital marketing practices and what compliance challenges lie ahead for advertisers operating in Turkish markets?
Turkey Media & IT
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Gun + Partners
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A New Era For Digital Gaming Platforms: Key Amendments To Law No. 5651
Turkey has introduced comprehensive amendments to Law No. 5651, establishing the country's first sector-specific regulatory framework for digital gaming platforms. The new legislation imposes obligations on gaming platforms including age rating requirements, mandatory appointment of Turkish representatives, parental control tools, and information disclosure to authorities, backed by a graduated system of administrative fines and bandwidth restrictions for non-compliance.
Turkey Media & IT
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Paksoy
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The Proposed Amendments To Law No. 5846 On Intellectual And Artistic Works
The Turkish Grand National Assembly is examining a comprehensive proposal to amend copyright law in response to the digital economy and artificial intelligence era. The proposed legislation introduces extended collective licensing systems for digital uses and establishes a novel two-way licensing mechanism specifically addressing AI systems' use of copyrighted content during both training and output generation phases.
Turkey IP
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Gun + Partners
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Dijital Reklamcılıkta Yeni Dönem Başlıyor: Hedefli reklamcılık ve yapay zekâ ile oluşturulan reklamlara ilişkin yeni düzenlemeler
Turkey's advertising regulations now require transparency in targeted advertising and AI-generated content, mandating clear disclosure of targeting criteria and synthetic media use. How will these new rules reshape digital marketing practices and what compliance challenges lie ahead for advertisers operating in Turkish markets?
Turkey Media & IT
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Gun + Partners
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New Cybersecurity Framework: Amendments Adopted By Parliament Await Official Gazette Publication
Turkey's Parliament has adopted sweeping amendments that centralize cybersecurity and digital governance powers within the Presidency, marking a fundamental shift in how internet infrastructure and electronic communications are regulated. The legislation transfers critical regulatory authority from the Information and Communication Technologies Authority to the Presidency, including control over internet domain names, emergency response measures, and administrative enforcement.
Turkey Government
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Moroglu Arseven
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Telecoms, Mobile & Cable Communications

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New Cybersecurity Framework: Amendments Adopted By Parliament Await Official Gazette Publication
Turkey's Parliament has adopted sweeping amendments that centralize cybersecurity and digital governance powers within the Presidency, marking a fundamental shift in how internet infrastructure and electronic communications are regulated. The legislation transfers critical regulatory authority from the Information and Communication Technologies Authority to the Presidency, including control over internet domain names, emergency response measures, and administrative enforcement.
Turkey Government
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Moroglu Arseven
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Media & Entertainment Law

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European Commission – Paramount’s Acquisition Of Warner Receives Conditional Approval
The European Commission has approved Paramount Skydance Corporation's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, but only after securing significant commitments regarding film distribution partnerships in the European Economic Area. The decision addresses competition concerns in theatrical distribution markets, particularly focusing on Paramount's existing joint venture with Universal and the potential market concentration that would result from combining three major studios' distribution operations.
Turkey Anti-trust
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Nazali
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Investigation Into Subscription-Based On-Demand Video Platforms Concluded Through The Commitment Procedure
The Turkish Competition Board has concluded its investigation into major streaming platforms including Netflix, Disney+, Amazon, and others through a commitment procedure that addresses exclusivity practices in content licensing and talent agreements. The decision introduces significant restrictions on how platforms can contract with producers, actors, directors, and screenwriters, while also protecting producers' access to government incentives and ensuring separation of key production roles.
Turkey Anti-trust
MA
Moroglu Arseven
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Advertising, Marketing & Branding

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The Turkish Competition Board’s Sahibinden Commitment Decision: A Closer Look At Digital Platform Commitments
On December 25, 2025, the Turkish Competition Board (“Board”) accepted the revised commitments submitted by Sahibinden Bilgi Teknolojileri Pazarlama ve Ticaret A.Ş. (“Sahibinden”) and terminated the investigation launched against Sahibinden under Article 6 of Law No. 4054 on the Protection of Competition (“Law No. 4054”) concerning alleged leveraging practices associated with Sahibinden's Otobid service.
Turkey Anti-trust
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ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law
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A New Era Begins For Digital Advertising: New Rules For Targeted Advertising And AI-Generated Ads
Turkey's advertising regulator has introduced groundbreaking rules governing targeted advertising and AI-generated content, marking the first comprehensive framework addressing these digital practices. How will these transparency requirements reshape the relationship between advertisers, platforms, and consumers in an increasingly AI-driven marketplace?
Turkey Consumer
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Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance (GALA)
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A New Era In Advertising: Amendments To The Regulation On Commercial Advertising And Unfair Commercial Practices
The Regulation Amending the Regulation on Commercial Advertising and Unfair Commercial Practices1 (the “Amending Regulation”), prepared by the Ministry of Trade, will enter into force on 1 August 2026. The Amending Regulation introduces comprehensive amendments through sixteen articles, with significant changes concerning definitions, discounted sales, environmental claims, consumer reviews, advertisements disseminated through social media influencers, targeted advertising, and prohibited advertisements.
Turkey Media & IT
MP
EKSP Law Firm
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