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Data Protection Compliance In CCTV Systems: Assessment Of The Public Announcements Issued On 8 June 2026

The Personal Data Protection Authority ("the Authority") published two separate public announcements on 8 June 2026 regarding the lawful use of CCTV systems. One of the announcements covers apartment and residential complex management bodies, whilst the other covers employers.

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Egemenoglu

Güvenlik Kamerası Sistemlerinde KVKK Uyumu: 8 Haziran 2026 Tarihli Kamuoyu Duyurularının Değerlendirilmesi

Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu ("Kurum"), 8 Haziran 2026 tarihinde güvenlik kamerası sistemlerinin hukuka uygun biçimde kullanımına ilişkin iki ayrı kamuoyu duyurusu yayımladı. Duyurulardan biri apartman ve site yönetimlerini, diğeri ise işverenleri kapsamaktadır.

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Egemenoglu

The Principle Decision On The Processing Of Biometric Data For Employee Attendance Tracking Has Been Published

Turkey's Personal Data Protection Authority has issued a principle decision prohibiting the use of biometric data for employee attendance tracking, fundamentally reshaping workplace data practices. The decision challenges the widespread reliance on fingerprint scanners and facial recognition systems, declaring such methods disproportionate and contrary to data protection principles.

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Bener Law Office

Principle Decision Of The Personal Data Protection Authority On The Processing Of Biometric Data For Time And Attendance Tracking Purposes

The Principle Decision of the Personal Data Protection Authority (“Authority”) on the Processing of Biometric Data for Time and Attendance Tracking Purposes (“Decision”) was published in the Official Gazette dated 2 June 2026 and numbered 33268

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Ozbilen Aykut Attorney Partnership

Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumundan Mesai Takibi Amaciyla Biyometrik Veri İşlenmesi Hakkinda İlke Karari

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Ozbilen Aykut Attorney Partnership

DPA Principle Decision On The Use Of Biometric Data For Attendance Tracking

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Herguner Bilgen Ucer Attorney Partnership

KVKK'dan Mesai Takibinde Biyometrik Veri Kullanımına İlişkin İlke Kararı

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Herguner Bilgen Ucer Attorney Partnership

A Noteworthy Principle Decision Of The Personal Data Protection Board On The Use Of Biometric Data

Worldwide Privacy

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Egemenoglu

Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurulu’ndan Biyometrik Veri Kullanımına İlişkin Dikkat Çeken İlke Kararı

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Egemenoglu

KVKK’dan Mesai Takibi Amacıyla Biyometrik Veri İşlenmesine İlişkin İlke Kararı

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Fidanci & Esin Partners

The Principle Decision No. 2026/921 Of The Personal Data Protection Board On The “Processing Of Biometric Data For Attendance Tracking Purposes” Has Been Published

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Moroglu Arseven

The Turkish Data Protection Board Issued A Principle Decision On The Processing Of Biometric Data For Attendance Tracking Purposes

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Fidanci & Esin Partners

Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurulunun Mesai Takibi Amacıyla Biyometrik Veri İşlenmesi Hakkında İlke Kararı

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Nazali

Does Your 2025 Balance Sheet Trigger A VERBIS Obligation? Deadline Set For 5 June 2026

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Egemenoglu

Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan, Yatırımcılara Yönelik Yeni Vergi İndirimleri ve Teşvikleri Açıkladı; Yurt Dışı Kaynaklı Gelirlere 20 Yıllık Vergi Muafiyeti Önerdi

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Esenyel Partners

Dispute Resolution In Energy Projects: Mediation And Litigation

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Sakar Law Office

Carbon Market In Türkiye And Its Potential Impacts On The Energy Sector

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Sakar Law Office

Two-Minute Recap IT Law Matters Around The Globe - 2026 April

Turkey Technology

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Gen Temizer

Code, Cartels, And Competition: Turkish Competition Board Concludes No Infringement In Amazon Automatic Pricing Investigation

Worldwide Anti-trust

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ELIG Gürkaynak Attorneys-at-Law

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The Principle Decision On The Processing Of Biometric Data For Employee Attendance Tracking Has Been Published

Turkey's Personal Data Protection Authority has issued a principle decision prohibiting the use of biometric data for employee attendance tracking, fundamentally reshaping workplace data practices. The decision challenges the widespread reliance on fingerprint scanners and facial recognition systems, declaring such methods disproportionate and contrary to data protection principles.

BO

Bener Law Office

Güvenlik Kamerası Sistemlerinde KVKK Uyumu: 8 Haziran 2026 Tarihli Kamuoyu Duyurularının Değerlendirilmesi

Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu ("Kurum"), 8 Haziran 2026 tarihinde güvenlik kamerası sistemlerinin hukuka uygun biçimde kullanımına ilişkin iki ayrı kamuoyu duyurusu yayımladı. Duyurulardan biri apartman ve site yönetimlerini, diğeri ise işverenleri kapsamaktadır.

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Egemenoglu

Data Protection Compliance In CCTV Systems: Assessment Of The Public Announcements Issued On 8 June 2026

The Personal Data Protection Authority ("the Authority") published two separate public announcements on 8 June 2026 regarding the lawful use of CCTV systems. One of the announcements covers apartment and residential complex management bodies, whilst the other covers employers.

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Egemenoglu

Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumundan Mesai Takibi Amaciyla Biyometrik Veri İşlenmesi Hakkinda İlke Karari

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Ozbilen Aykut Attorney Partnership

Principle Decision Of The Personal Data Protection Authority On The Processing Of Biometric Data For Time And Attendance Tracking Purposes

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Ozbilen Aykut Attorney Partnership

Mesai Takibinde Biyometrik Veri Kullanimina Ilişkin Resmî Gazete’de Yayimlanan 2026/921 Sayili KVKK Ilke Kararinin Değerlendirilmesi

Turkey Employment

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BDO TURKIYE (DENET YEMINLI MALI MUSAVIRLIK A.S.)

İşveren Tarafından Whatsapp Yazışmalarının Okunması: Anayasal Sınırlar Ve Güncel Yargı Yaklaşımı

Turkey Employment

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Sakar Law Office

Reading Of Whatsapp Correspondence By The Employer: Constitutional Limits And The Current Judicial Approach

Turkey Employment

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Sakar Law Office

KVKK'dan Mesai Takibinde Biyometrik Veri Kullanımına İlişkin İlke Kararı

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Herguner Bilgen Ucer Attorney Partnership

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Privacy Protection

The Principle Decision On The Processing Of Biometric Data For Employee Attendance Tracking Has Been Published

Turkey's Personal Data Protection Authority has issued a principle decision prohibiting the use of biometric data for employee attendance tracking, fundamentally reshaping workplace data practices. The decision challenges the widespread reliance on fingerprint scanners and facial recognition systems, declaring such methods disproportionate and contrary to data protection principles.

BO

Bener Law Office

Güvenlik Kamerası Sistemlerinde KVKK Uyumu: 8 Haziran 2026 Tarihli Kamuoyu Duyurularının Değerlendirilmesi

Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu ("Kurum"), 8 Haziran 2026 tarihinde güvenlik kamerası sistemlerinin hukuka uygun biçimde kullanımına ilişkin iki ayrı kamuoyu duyurusu yayımladı. Duyurulardan biri apartman ve site yönetimlerini, diğeri ise işverenleri kapsamaktadır.

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Egemenoglu

Data Protection Compliance In CCTV Systems: Assessment Of The Public Announcements Issued On 8 June 2026

The Personal Data Protection Authority ("the Authority") published two separate public announcements on 8 June 2026 regarding the lawful use of CCTV systems. One of the announcements covers apartment and residential complex management bodies, whilst the other covers employers.

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Egemenoglu

İşveren Tarafından Whatsapp Yazışmalarının Okunması: Anayasal Sınırlar Ve Güncel Yargı Yaklaşımı

Turkey Employment

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Sakar Law Office

Reading Of Whatsapp Correspondence By The Employer: Constitutional Limits And The Current Judicial Approach

Turkey Employment

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Sakar Law Office

Two-Minute Recap Data Protection Law Matters Around The Globe

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Gen Temizer

Two-Minute Recap - Data Protection Law Matters In Türkiye - 2026 March

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Gen Temizer

Can A Patient Record A Conversation With Their Doctor? A Legal Guide For Patients In Türkiye

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Oran Partners Law Firm

Information Document Regarding Phishing Attacks Performed Via QR Codes (Quishing) Was Published

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Moroglu Arseven

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Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Mevzuatı İle Uyum (Video Content)

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Ozdagistanli Ekici Avukatlik Ortakliği

Data Protection Compliance (Video Content)

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Ozdagistanli Ekici Avukatlik Ortakliği

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