Selected legal developments, practice announcements and information from public institutions.
7 announcements
The Authority published its explanation of decision 2026/2035, dated 16 September 2026. It addresses monitoring corporate email and work communication channels in the context of employee privacy and data protection, including access permissions and processing after employment ends.
The Authority reiterated that the final response to a data subject request must be delivered in writing or electronically. A telephone call or face-to-face explanation does not replace that response. The notice also addresses clearly explaining the outcome and reasons for any refusal.
The İzmir Provincial Directorate of Trade reminded cooperatives and their umbrella organizations of the 26 October 2026 deadline for charter alignment. The notice explains the importance of completing the process and the consequences of not doing so. Details are available in the official announcement.
The Authority clarified questions about decision 2026/921 on biometric attendance tracking. Converting data into a mathematical code does not remove its biometric nature. The notice distinguishes attendance-only processing from processing for the security of critical areas.
The İzmir Provincial Directorate of Trade published an information notice on the Electronic Listing Verification System (EIDS). Property owners and businesses can access the official explanation and supporting information through the announcement.
The 2026 minimum mediation fee schedule was published in the Official Gazette on 26 December 2025 and took effect on 1 January 2026. It contains different provisions according to the dispute and its outcome. The relevant provisions and the circumstances of the matter should be considered together.
The Ministry announced the requirement for companies registered from 1 January 2026 to keep their share ledger and general assembly meeting and deliberation book in ETDS. Electronic board resolution books remain optional. The Ministry notice explains the scope and implementation.
These summaries provide general information. Consult the linked official text for the scope and current status of each measure.