Data Controllers’ Handbook to Inform Data Subjects About Their Rights
Under the Turkish data protection law ("DPL"), data subjects have the right to learn who processes their personal data, the purposes and legal bases of these processing activities, and to whom and for what purposes such personal data are transferred. These rights arise from the data controllers' obligation to inform data subjects about their processing …
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Working Arrangements for Non-Resident Foreign Companies’ Turkey Operations
Working Arrangements for Non-Resident Foreign Companies' Turkey Operations Conducted through Local Individuals Introduction In our globalized world where trade has no borders, it is a usual practice for companies to conduct operations in different countries, including Turkey. Some foreign companies prefer having an establishment in Turkey, such as a local subsidiary company, while conducting their …
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Turkey Moves to Improve the Investment Environment
I. Introduction The Law on the Amendment of Certain Laws for the Improvement of the Investment Environment No. 7099 ("Law") was published in the Official Gazette last month (March 10, 2018) and introduced significant amendments to various laws, including the Turkish Commercial Code No. 6102 ("TCC"), the Tax Procedural Law, the Law on Legal Fees and …
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One Step Closer to EU Approach: Amended Guidelines on Vertical Agreements
The Turkish Competition Authority ("Authority") completed its work in progress on revising the Guidelines on Vertical Agreements ("Guidelines") that was issued based on the Block Exemption Communiqué on Vertical Agreements ("Communiqué No. 2002/2"). It took approximately 2 years for the Authority to finalize its work. The Authority has published the updated version of the Guidelines …
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Turkey Regulates Broadcasting Services Provided Through the Internet
I. Introduction Turkey recently enacted an amendment to the Turkish radio and television legislation that will regulate radio, television and on-demand broadcasts provided through internet and have these services and their providers (media service providers and platform operators – please see their definitions under II) under the supervision and authority of the Radio and Television …
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Quarterly Update on Trade Defence Cases in Turkey (March 2018)
In Turkey, the authority to initiate dumping or subsidy examinations, upon complaint or, where necessary, ex officio, is given to the Ministry of Economy ("Ministry"). Within the scope of this authority, the Ministry announces its decisions with the communiqués published on the Official Gazette.
Turkey Regulates Broadcasting Services Provided Through the Internet
I. Introduction Turkey recently enacted an amendment to the Turkish radio and television legislation that will regulate radio, television and on-demand broadcasts provided through internet and have these services and their providers (media service providers and platform operators – please see their definitions under II) under the supervision and authority of the Radio and …
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New Era for FX Loans and FX Denominated Loans
This article will address major amendments and novelties stipulated for foreign exchange and foreign exchange denominated loans. In the first quarter of 2018, taking into consideration the current foreign exchange risks, the Council of Ministers announced a decree and a communiqué amending Decree No. 32 on Protection of the Value of Turkish Currency (published in …
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The Council of State Dismissed Tüpraş’s Appeal against Turkish Competition Authority’s Record
The Council of State Dismissed Tüpraş's Appeal against the Turkish Competition Authority's Record Fine for Abuse of Dominance
Guide Yourself to Explicit Consent: Article 29 Working Party’s Updated Opinion
I. Introduction The Working Party on the Protection of Individuals with regard to the Processing of Personal Data ("Working Party") which is established as per the Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of October 24, 1995 ("EU Directive") updated their opinion on consent under General Data Protection Regulation ("GDPR") which will …
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