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KVKK Reform and Incidental Transfers of Personal Data Abroad
The conditions governing incidental cross-border data transfers under the KVKK reform and their relationship with GDPR practice.
KVKK Principle Decision on the Publication of Personal Data on Public Institutions’ Websites
The Turkish Personal Data Protection Board’s Decision No. 2026/1301 sets out key principles for public institutions when publishing announcements, lists and documents containing personal data on their websites.
Current Developments in Data Protection at the Bursa Bar Association
Adem Akkır discussed recent developments in KVKK practice with colleagues at a programme organised by BUBEM.
Cyberbullying and Legal Remedies at Özyeğin University
Adem Akkır presented the forms of cyberbullying and the legal remedies available to address them in a guest lecture.
Legal Implications of Deepfakes in Turkey
An assessment of deepfake content under personality rights, the KVKK and criminal law.
Unauthorised Sharing of Children's Personal Data
The legal remedies available when photographs or information relating to children are shared without permission.
Deepfakes and the Law
A discussion of deepfake technology through personality rights, data protection and civil and criminal liability.
Seminar at Bahçeşehir University Faculty of Law
Adem Akkır and the MGC Legal team shared professional experience with law students in cooperation with BAU COOP.
Closing Remarks at the 7th National Urban Transformation Conference
A video of Adem Akkır's closing remarks at the 7th National Urban Transformation Conference.
New Trends in Digital Advertising
A panel on the impact of emerging digital advertising trends on technology, data, consumers and the law.
Friday Talks: Cyberbullying
Adem Akkır discusses common forms of cyberbullying, their legal consequences and available remedies.
Judicial Review of Data Protection Board Decisions
Adem Akkır's work on the judicial review of Turkish Data Protection Board decisions and administrative fines.
Cyberbullying: A Challenge of the Digital Age
A podcast discussion on what cyberbullying is, how it occurs and the legal measures available to address it.
Protecting Yourself Against Online Fraud
Adem Akkır discusses harm arising from web-based schemes and the legal avenues available to affected individuals.
Mandatory Legal Counsel for Joint-Stock Companies
An overview of the statutory obligation for certain joint-stock companies to retain legal counsel and the consequences of non-compliance.
VERBIS Registration and Notification Procedures
Key steps, responsibilities and practical considerations for registration with the Turkish Data Controllers' Registry.
Privacy Recommendations for Mobile Applications
Practical privacy and data protection measures for the design and operation of mobile applications.
Establishing an E-Commerce Company in Turkey
The principal corporate, contractual and regulatory steps involved in setting up an e-commerce business in Turkey.
ETBIS Obligations of E-Commerce Websites
Registration and notification obligations applicable to online service providers under Turkey's Electronic Commerce Information System.
Cookies on E-Commerce Websites and Legal Requirements
A review of cookie use on e-commerce websites under data protection, privacy and transparency requirements.
Membership Agreements for E-Commerce Websites
Essential provisions and consumer-law considerations for online platform membership agreements.
The Trust Seal in Electronic Commerce
The purpose, criteria and practical implications of Turkey's trust seal framework for e-commerce businesses.
ETBIS: Key Information and Concepts
A concise guide to ETBIS registration, notification duties and the basic concepts used in Turkey's e-commerce regulation.
Personal Data Protection: A Practical Guide
A practical overview of the core concepts, obligations and compliance processes under Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law.
Protecting Personal Data
The principal compliance duties of data controllers and the foundations of a sustainable data governance structure.
Current Risks in Advertising Law
A concise review of legal risks in digital advertising, consumer communications and the use of brands and creative content.