Notable Data Protection Regulations in Turkey and Around the World
A data breach notification has been published on the website of the Personal Data Protection Authority (“Authority”) by OYAK Savunma ve Güvenlik Sistemleri A.Ş., Allianz Sigorta A.Ş., Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., TTZ Pazarlama Plastik Sanayi Limited Şirketi, Titiz Plastik Dış Ticaret ve Sanayi Limited Şirketi, SporPark Ayakkabı Teks. ve Spor Malz. Tic. Ltd. Şti., Modaselvim Tekstil San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
A bulletin themed “Online Privacy and Cookies,” covering the period of October to December 2023, has been published by the Authority for the purpose of raising awareness and providing information on the protection of personal data.
A public announcement titled “Public Statement on the Amendments to the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698” has been published by the Authority.
Italy’s data protection authority, Garante, has imposed fines on five waste disposal companies over allegations that they used facial recognition technology to monitor employee attendance. Garante stated that it directed the companies to delete biometric data and to adopt “less intrusive systems for monitoring the presence of employees and collaborators in the workplace”.
The German Federal Ministry of Health has announced the entry into force of the Health Data Use Act. The Act aims to advance medical research by granting pharmaceutical companies access to patients’ health data for research purposes. The data made available to researchers will be pseudonymized, and administrative fines will be imposed in the event of violations of patient privacy.
Companies Have Started Appointing Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers. According to a report by the Financial Times, major corporations are creating chief AI officer positions to oversee the responsible use and integration of the technology. The responsibilities of these AI chiefs include facilitating the deployment of both generative AI systems and other AI technologies within their organizations, enhancing efficiency, and identifying security risks.
According to a report by Reuters, the European Commission has requested a risk assessment from TikTok following the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain earlier this month, to ensure compliance with the Digital Services Act. Thierry Breton, the European Commissioner for the Internal Market, stated that the Commission is concerned about TikTok’s new application, particularly in relation to “the protection of minors and users’ mental health, especially regarding the potential triggering of addictive behavior.”
In the United States, state-level efforts to pass legislation aimed at protecting children online are facing resistance. The Guardian reported on the struggle to enact online child safety laws across U.S. states and how tech companies are pushing back against these initiatives. Supporters argue that such laws are necessary to protect children’s data and prevent harm on social media platforms, while opponents claim the legislation is cumbersome and poses a threat to freedom of expression.
A data breach notification has been published on the website of the Personal Data Protection Authority (“Authority”) by OYAK Savunma ve Güvenlik Sistemleri A.Ş., Allianz Sigorta A.Ş., Yamaha Motor Europe N.V., TTZ Pazarlama Plastik Sanayi Limited Şirketi, Titiz Plastik Dış Ticaret ve Sanayi Limited Şirketi, SporPark Ayakkabı Teks. ve Spor Malz. Tic. Ltd. Şti., Modaselvim Tekstil San. ve Tic. A.Ş.
A bulletin themed “Online Privacy and Cookies,” covering the period of October to December 2023, has been published by the Authority for the purpose of raising awareness and providing information on the protection of personal data.
A public announcement titled “Public Statement on the Amendments to the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698” has been published by the Authority.
Italy’s data protection authority, Garante, has imposed fines on five waste disposal companies over allegations that they used facial recognition technology to monitor employee attendance. Garante stated that it directed the companies to delete biometric data and to adopt “less intrusive systems for monitoring the presence of employees and collaborators in the workplace”.
The German Federal Ministry of Health has announced the entry into force of the Health Data Use Act. The Act aims to advance medical research by granting pharmaceutical companies access to patients’ health data for research purposes. The data made available to researchers will be pseudonymized, and administrative fines will be imposed in the event of violations of patient privacy.
Companies Have Started Appointing Chief Artificial Intelligence Officers. According to a report by the Financial Times, major corporations are creating chief AI officer positions to oversee the responsible use and integration of the technology. The responsibilities of these AI chiefs include facilitating the deployment of both generative AI systems and other AI technologies within their organizations, enhancing efficiency, and identifying security risks.
According to a report by Reuters, the European Commission has requested a risk assessment from TikTok following the launch of TikTok Lite in France and Spain earlier this month, to ensure compliance with the Digital Services Act. Thierry Breton, the European Commissioner for the Internal Market, stated that the Commission is concerned about TikTok’s new application, particularly in relation to “the protection of minors and users’ mental health, especially regarding the potential triggering of addictive behavior.”
In the United States, state-level efforts to pass legislation aimed at protecting children online are facing resistance. The Guardian reported on the struggle to enact online child safety laws across U.S. states and how tech companies are pushing back against these initiatives. Supporters argue that such laws are necessary to protect children’s data and prevent harm on social media platforms, while opponents claim the legislation is cumbersome and poses a threat to freedom of expression.
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