Digital Legacy: Who Inherits the Social Media Accounts and Digital Assets of a Deceased Person?
I. INTRODUCTION Traditional inheritance law regulates tangible assets such as movable and immovable property, receivables, and company shares; however, it now also covers individuals' social media accounts, emails... Read More
Exposure and Public Display on Instagram and TikTok Posts: Where Does the Violation of Personal Rights Begin?
I. Introduction: When Does "Exposing" Become a Crime? With the proliferation of social media platforms, especially Instagram and TikTok, individuals exposing someone else's private life... Read More
Deepfake Videos and Defamation Crimes
I. Introduction Deepfake technology, which emerged in recent years with the development of artificial intelligence technologies, allows for the digital creation of a person's voice, face, and facial expressions... Read More
Influencer and Advertising Ethics: #advertising / #sponsored Practices
Introduction: With the widespread use of social media, content creators, known as "influencers," have become an important marketing channel for brands. In Türkiye, both the Ministry of Trade... Read More
Legal Responsibilities of Crypto Wallet Service Providers
Introduction: With the widespread adoption of blockchain technology and crypto assets, “crypto wallet” service providers have assumed a critical role in enabling investors to securely store and manage their digital assets. Read More
Digital Marketing and Advertising Regulations (RTÜK, KVKK)
Introduction: With the widespread adoption of the internet, digital marketing has become an indispensable tool for both SMEs and large-scale firms. Social media, search engine advertising,... Read More
GDPR Audits: How to Protect Your Organization from Potential Administrative Fines?
Introduction: The Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK) places a number of obligations on data controllers, while the Board's audits impose significant administrative fines on institutions... Read More
Guide to Preparing a Privacy Notice: 7 Golden Rules for Effective and Transparent Communication
Introduction: Within the scope of the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK), data controllers must provide clear, understandable and accessible information to data subjects during the collection and processing of personal data... Read More
First Step Towards GDPR Compliance: How to Create a Data Inventory in Your Organization?
Introduction: With the Personal Data Protection Law (Law No. 6698), institutions and organizations are required to make all their personal data processing activities transparent and... Read More
Who are the hidden players in the advertising competition?
Introduction In the digital age, access to information is shaped by algorithms. On social media platforms, algorithms determine which content is visible, which ranks higher, or which advertisements... Read More