6 Jul 2018
Turkey has announced rules for goods which are processed with or contain biocidal products. These rules address labelling for these products, as well as other topics such as documentation, analysis, and destruction. The Communiqué on Goods Processed with Biocidal […]
30 Jun 2018
Turkey has introduced clarified rules for transporting dangerous goods by air. These rules apply to local operators, as well as foreign operators using Turkish airspace. The rules address certification, reporting and labelling requirements for transporting such goods. The Regulation […]
23 Jun 2018
The Office of the United States Trade Representative has published its 2018 Special 301 Report (“Report”) regarding intellectual property protection and enforcement by U.S. trading partners around the world. The Report identifies countries where intellectual property protection and enforcement […]
16 Jun 2018
Turkey has published details of the Data Protection Authority’s (“Authority”) organizational structure, department duties, powers, and responsibilities, as well as the Authority’s working procedures and principles. The Regulation on Organization of the Data Protection Authority (“Regulation”) was published in […]
9 Jun 2018
Radio and television broadcast online in Turkey must now obtain a broadcast license from the Radio and Television Supreme Council (“Council”), while platform operators must obtain a broadcast transmission permit. The Council is now authorised to supervise internet broadcasting. […]
2 Jun 2018
Turkey’s Data Protection Board (“Board”) has minimum contractual clauses (“Minimum Clauses”). The Minimum Clauses address the essential clauses must be included under contracts for transferring personal data to countries which Turkey deems to not provide adequate protection. The Board […]
25 May 2018
Turkey’s Data Protection Board (“Board”) has announced exemptions for certain data controllers, meaning they will not be required to register with the Data Controllers Registry (“Registry”). The exemption applies to associations, foundations, notaries, lawyers, public accountants, unions, political parties, […]
