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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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Türkiye E-Commerce Outlook 2025
Turkey's e-commerce sector reached a historic milestone in 2025, with transaction volumes surging to TRY 4.57 trillion and digital commerce now representing nearly one-fifth of all trade activity. The Ministry of Trade's comprehensive report reveals how artificial intelligence integration, rapid delivery models, and shifting consumer demographics are fundamentally reshaping the nation's retail landscape and economic structure.
Turkey Media & IT
Universal Hukuk | Law & Consultancy
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Two-Minute Recap IT Law Matters Around The Globe - 2026 April
On 29 April 2026, EU lawmakers and Member States failed to reach an agreement on proposed amendments to the EU Artificial Intelligence Act (“AI Act”) following approximately twelve hours of negotiations conducted under the European Commission’s Digital Omnibus initiative. The discussions focused on postponing certain AI Act obligations, including rules applicable to high-risk AI systems, until December 2027
Turkey Technology
GT
Gen Temizer
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New Regulatory Framework For Social Media And Digital Games In Turkey
The Act on Amendments to the Social Services Act and Certain Other Acts (Law No. 7578) (the "Act") was published in the Official Gazette on 1 May 2026, establishing a framework addressing both social media platforms and digital games in Turkey. On the social media front, the Act prohibits social network providers from offering services to children under the age of fifteen and mandates the implementation of age verification measures to enforce this prohibition.
Turkey Media & IT
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Balcioglu Selçuk Eymirlioglu Ardiyok Keki Attorney Partnership
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