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A NOTEWORTHY PRINCIPLE DECISION OF THE PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION BOARD ON THE USE OF BIOMETRIC DATA
The Principle Decision of the Personal Data Protection Board (the "Board") dated 29 April 2026 and numbered 2026/921 was published in the Official Gazette dated 2 June 2026. The Decision contains important assessments regarding the use of fingerprint, facial recognition and similar biometric systems for employee attendance and working hours tracking.
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DESIGNATION OF CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE SECTORS UNDER CYBERSECURITY LAW NO. 7545 AND KEY COMPLIANCE OBLIGATIONS
Cybersecurity Law No. 7545, which introduces comprehensive and far-reaching rules governing cybersecurity in Türkiye, was enacted on 12 March 2025. The Law regulates the powers of the Cybersecurity Authority, the rules to be observed by public institutions and private companies, supervisory mechanisms, and applicable sanctions.