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REGULATION ON DIRECT SELLING WAS PUBLISHED
The Regulation on Direct Selling ("Regulation"), issued by the Ministry of Trade ("Ministry") pursuant to Articles 47/A and 84 of the Consumer Protection Law No. 6502, was published in the Official Gazette dated 08.08.2025 and numbered 32980, thereby entering into force.
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SMS VERIFICATION CODES AND THE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BOARD'S GUIDELINE DECISION NO. 2025/1072
The Personal Data Protection Board's Guideline Decision dated 10 June 2025 and numbered 2025/1072 introduces significant regulations regarding personal data processing activities conducted through SMS verification codes, which have become a widespread practice in commercial life. The decision requires significant adjustments to customer relationship management, particularly in the service and retail industries.