Introduction Processing children’s personal data under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law requires a more careful and protective approach than ordinary personal data processing. Children use mobile applications, online games, social media platforms, education technologies, school portals, healthcare systems, sports club platforms, e-commerce services, digital learning tools, video platforms, messaging services, and artificial intelligence tools at […]
Introduction SaaS companies and cloud service providers play a central role in the modern digital economy. Businesses in Turkey increasingly rely on cloud platforms, CRM software, HR systems, accounting tools, customer support platforms, cybersecurity services, online collaboration tools, data analytics systems, artificial intelligence APIs, payment infrastructure, document management platforms, and cloud hosting services. These technologies […]
Introduction Biometric data processing has become one of the most sensitive areas of Turkish personal data protection law. Fingerprint access systems, facial recognition technologies, palm vein readers, iris scanning, voice recognition, biometric identity verification, digital onboarding tools, employee attendance systems, high-security access controls, e-signature verification, fintech identity checks, healthcare identification systems, and artificial intelligence-based biometric […]
Introduction Mobile applications and digital platforms process personal data at an extraordinary scale. A single mobile app may collect user identity data, phone numbers, email addresses, device identifiers, IP addresses, location data, payment information, in-app behavior, push notification tokens, crash reports, advertising IDs, biometric login data, customer support messages, content uploads, social media account links, […]
Introduction Employee personal data protection has become one of the most important compliance areas for employers in Turkey. Modern workplaces process large volumes of employee data: identity documents, payroll records, bank account details, health reports, criminal record certificates, performance evaluations, disciplinary records, camera footage, access logs, emails, device data, biometric identifiers, workplace accident reports, and […]
Introduction Processing special categories of personal data in Turkey is one of the most sensitive and legally demanding areas of Turkish data protection law. Businesses, employers, hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, financial institutions, schools, technology companies, human resources departments, and foreign investors operating in Turkey may process sensitive data without fully understanding the legal consequences. Under […]
Introduction Sports franchise and club ownership disputes are becoming increasingly important in modern sports law. Professional sports organizations are no longer only local community institutions or traditional clubs. Many are now complex commercial assets involving private equity funds, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, minority investors, fan ownership groups, listed companies, holding structures, multi-club groups, media […]
Introduction Youth athlete protection is one of the most important issues in modern sports law. Talented children and teenagers are entering competitive sports systems earlier than ever before. Football academies, basketball development programs, tennis academies, gymnastics centers, swimming clubs, e-sports teams and private performance schools all compete to identify and develop future stars. This creates […]
Introduction Sports agents play a powerful role in the careers of professional athletes. A good agent can negotiate better salaries, secure transfers, attract sponsorship deals, protect image rights, manage public reputation and guide long-term career strategy. However, a negligent or conflicted agent can cause serious harm. Poor advice, unauthorized negotiations, hidden commissions, conflicts of interest, […]
Introduction Taxation is one of the most important legal issues in the career of a professional athlete. Modern athletes do not earn income from one simple salary source. A professional footballer, basketball player, tennis player, boxer, golfer, motorsport driver, Olympic athlete or e-sports competitor may receive salary, signing fees, match bonuses, prize money, sponsorship revenue, […]