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    • Address: Nisbetiye Caddesi, Seher Yıldızı Sokak No:23 D:11, Etiler, 34337 Beşiktaş/İstanbul
    • Email: [email protected]
    • Phone: +90 212 324 55 00
    • Website: www.kavlak.av.tr
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    As an independent full-service law firm, KAVLAK provides solutions and practical approaches for a wide range of legal issues to domestic and international clients since 2006. Our team is experienced in providing specialist expertise to clients based in the USA, UK and EMEA to reach their significant potential for global expansion. KAVLAK has a high reputation in providing legal services to innovative, technology-driven businesses.

    Our lawyers are recognized for practical legal and business guidance and provide unique customized commercial advice to your business. We have extensive experience and interdisciplinary approach to advising start-ups on company formation, equity structures, Investments, IP rights and other topics vital to their success. Over the years, we have built a long track record of working in key industries and markets, mainly legaltech, fintech, ecommerce, big data, supply chain management & logistics, AI, B2B software and leisure & entertainment. We provide legal consultancy services to our clients by utilising our global network of start-up ecosystem.

    Key Contacts

    Fırat Barış Kavlak
    Founding Partner
    Commercial Law, Start-up Law, Capital Markets Law, Personal Data Protection Law, IT Law
    fı[email protected]
    Aygen Kavlak
    Founding Partner
    Commercial Law, Intellectual Property Law, Dispute Resolution, Family Law
    [email protected]
    Merve Gürsoy Dereli
    Senior Attorney at Law
    Corporate Law, Commercial Law
    [email protected]
    Fırat Barış Kavlak
    Founding Partner
    Commercial Law, Start-up Law, Capital Markets Law, Personal Data Protection Law, IT Law
    fı[email protected]
    Aygen Kavlak
    Founding Partner
    Commercial Law, Intellectual Property Law, Dispute Resolution, Family Law
    [email protected]
    Merve Gürsoy Dereli
    Senior Attorney at Law
    Corporate Law, Commercial Law
    [email protected]
    Hande Yavuz
    Attorney at Law
    Corporate Law, Start-up Law, Capital Markets Law
    [email protected]
    Doğaner Doğanay
    Attorney at Law
    Data Protection, Compliance, IT Law, Esports
    [email protected]
    Burak Bayrak
    Attorney at Law
    Privacy, Data Protection, E-Commerce
    [email protected]
    Ayşe Aybüke Çilingir
    Attorney at Law
    IT Law, Personal Data Protection Law, E-Commerce Law, Compliance
    [email protected]
    Özge Keskin
    Legal Intern
    Data Protection, Compliance, IT Law
    [email protected]

    The Encryption Paradox: Messaging Apps at a Crossroads in the UK

    The proposed Online Safety Bill in the UK raises concerns that encrypted messaging app companies like WhatsApp may cease their services if the bill is not amended. The bill aims to enhance internet safety and hold companies accountable for content shared on their platforms. It grants regulatory power to the Office of Communications (Ofcom) to enforce measures against terrorism and child sexual abuse content. However, messaging apps relying on end-to-end encryption (E2EE) face challenges in complying with these regulations. E2EE ensures secure communication and data privacy, and breaking it would compromise user trust. Finding a middle ground is crucial to balance privacy and online safety.
    Doğaner Doğanay
    Özge Keskin

    Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurulunun 2023/134 Sayılı Kararı Doğrultusunda Tiktok Hakkında 1.750.000 TL İdari Para Cezası Uygulanmasına Karar Verildi

    TikTok uygulaması ile ilgili olarak açık rızanın 6698 sayılı Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu (“Kanun”) kapsamında usulüne uygun alınmadığı, kişisel verilerin elde edilmesi ve saklanması hususunda hukuka aykırılıkların bulunduğu ve yazılıma ait birçok güvenlik açığı olduğuna yönelik ...
    Burak Bayrak
    Ayşe Aybüke Çilingir

    Data Driven Cyber Security

    Data controllers and processors in the UK are required to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to ensure data security in compliance with data protection regulations. The UK National Cyber Security Center recommends a data-driven cybersecurity approach to address the challenges of cybersecurity in a rapidly advancing digital landscape. By leveraging high-quality data to generate actionable insights, data-driven cybersecurity seeks to improve outcomes, transparency, and trust. The NCSC has developed a maturity model that helps organizations assess their level of data-driven cybersecurity maturity and identify gaps in their cybersecurity posture based on factors such as communication, people, security and compliance, platform and data processing tools, integration, and data structure.
    Ayşe Aybüke Çilingir
    Özge Keskin

    UK Online Safety Bill Introduces a New Online Regimen

    The Online Safety Bill was introduced to the UK parliament in May 2019 and with the latest update, published on March 27, 2023, aims to provide a safer internet for all users, particularly children.
    Fırat Barış Kavlak
    Özge Keskin

    EDPS, Veri Koruma Görevlilerini Denetlemek İçin EDPB'nin Koordine Yaptırım Eylemine Katılıyor

    Avrupa Veri Koruma Denetçisi Ofisi, Avrupa Veri Koruma Komisyonu'nun Veri Koruma Görevlilerinin atanması ve pozisyonuna ilişkin, Avrupa Ekonomik Alanı içerisinden 26 Veri Koruma Otoritesi’nin yer alacağı Koordine Yaptırım Eylemi’ne katılacağını duyurdu.
    Fırat Barış Kavlak
    Ayşe Aybüke Çilingir

    EDPS is Participating in EDPB's Coordinated Enforcement Action to Supervise Data Protection Officers

    The Office of the European Data Protection Supervisor announced that it will take part in the European Data Protection Board’s Coordinated Enforcement Action on the designation and position of data protection officers, which will include 26 data protection authorities of the EU and the European Economic Area.
    Fırat Barış Kavlak
    Ayşe Aybüke Çilingir

    ICO Fines TikTok £12.7 Million For Misusing Children’s Data

    The Information Commissioner's Office has fined TikTok Information Technologies UK Limited and TikTok Inc £12,700,000 for a series of data protection breaches, including unlawfully using children's data.
    Burak Bayrak
    Ayşe Aybüke Çilingir

    ICO Releases New UK GDPR Certification Scheme

    Information Commissioner Office releases new certification scheme which targets training and qualification service providers. The certificate scheme aims to enable candidates wishing to apply for training programs to make informed choices with the assurance that their personal data will be processed in accordance with the UK GDPR.
    Ayşe Aybüke Çilingir
    Özge Keskin

    Epic Games, Çocuk Mahremiyeti İhlalleri ve İstenmeyen Ücretlerle İlgili FTC İddiaları Üzerine 520 Milyon Dolar Ödeme Yapacak

    US Federal Trade Commission, yakın zamanda vermiş olduğu Fortnite oyununun geliştiricisi Epic Games Inc., hakkındaki kararda, Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act kapsamındaki getirilen yükümlülüklerin ihlal edildiğini tespit etmiştir.
    Burak Bayrak
    Özge Keskin

    UK Re-Introduces Data Protection and Digital Information Bill

    On 8 March 2023, UK Ministry for Science, Innovation and Technology, announced the re-introduction of the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill, which was first introduced in July 2022. The new published version of the Bill will replace the previous draft.
    Ayşe Aybüke Çilingir
    Özge Keskin

    ICO Published Tech Horizons Report

    The Information Commissioner's Office released the Tech Horizons Report, which addresses the most significant technological developments for privacy in the next two to five years, as well as the current range of risks that may harm people's privacy and trust in these technologies.
    Ayşe Aybüke Çilingir
    Özge Keskin

    Epic Games to Pay 520 Million Dollars over FTC Allegations of Child Privacy Violations and Unwanted Charges

    The US Federal Trade Commission, in a recent decision regarding the developer of the Fortnite game, Epic Games Inc., has determined that obligations arising from Children's Online Privacy Protection Act have been violated.
    Burak Bayrak
    Özge Keskin

    İtalyan Veri Koruma Kurulu Yapay Zekâ Destekli Chatbot Replika’nın Veri İşleme Faaliyetlerini Yasakladı

    İtalyan Veri Koruma Otoritesi, kullanıcılarına “sanal bir arkadaş” sunma amacı olan yapay zekâ destekli chatbot Replika’nın veri işleme faaliyetlerini yasakladı.
    Ayşe Aybüke Çilingir
    Özge Keskin

    Italian Data Protection Authority Bans Data Processing of AI-Powered Chatbot Replica

    The Italian Data Protection Authority banned the data processing activities of Replica, an AI-powered chatbot app that offers a "virtual friend" experience to users.
    Ayşe Aybüke Çilingir
    Özge Keskin

    Guide to Direct Marketing Using Live Calls Published By ICO

    The Information Commissioners Office has published “Guidance on direct marketing using live calls” under The Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.
    Ayşe Aybüke Çilingir
    Özge Keskin

    Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ortaklıkları

    Günümüzde, ekonomilerin büyüme ve istikrarının sağlanması adına benimsenen iktisadi politikalarda girişimcilik kilit bir faktör olarak kabul edilmektedir. Ülkelerde girişimcilik ekosisteminin oluşması ve sürekliliğin sağlanması ise sermaye ihtiyacının karşılanmasıyla mümkün olmaktadır. Bu durum da girişim sermayesini girişimcilik ekosisteminin temel bir bileşeni olarak karşımıza çıkarmaktadır. Ekosistemin kurucu unsurlarından biri olarak değerlendirilen girişim sermayesi kavramının tarafları ise girişimci, yatırımcı ve yatırım ortaklıklarıdır.
    Hande Yavuz