KVKK announced the Public Announcement on the Use of Personal Data Obtained from Third Parties for Advertising and Marketing Purposes on the institution’s website.

In the announcement, it was stated that various notices and complaints were made to the institution regarding data controllers operating in various sectors using the contact information they obtained from their customers or third parties for advertising and marketing purposes.

The announcement emphasized that the fact that personal data was obtained from third parties does not provide a direct legal basis for data controllers to process this data for advertising and marketing purposes, and pointed out that these activities must be carried out in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698.

The announcement noted that the purpose of Law No. 6698 is to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals in the processing of personal data and to regulate the procedures and principles that real and legal persons who process personal data must comply with.

“Pursuant to the law, as a rule, personal data cannot be processed without the explicit consent of the relevant person, but if one of the legal processing conditions listed in Article 5 of the Law is met, it is possible to process personal data without the explicit consent of the relevant person. In this respect, it should not be forgotten that the personal data processing condition in terms of advertising and marketing activities should be evaluated separately for each concrete case.

On the other hand, in accordance with Article 10 of the Law, data controllers, during the acquisition of personal data, can; “It is obliged to inform the data controller about the identity of the data controller, the purpose of processing personal data, the persons and purposes to whom the processed personal data can be transferred, the method and legal reason for collecting personal data, and the rights of the relevant person under the Law.”

“FIRST, THE OBLIGATION TO CLARIFY MUST BE FULFILLED, THEN EXPRESS CONSENT SHOULD BE OBTAINED”

In KVKK’s announcement, it was stated that the procedures and principles to be applied in cases where personal data are not obtained directly from the relevant person are regulated in the Communiqué on the Procedures and Principles to be Followed in Fulfilling the Notification Obligation.

In the announcement, it is stated that despite the regulations in the Communiqué, direct marketing calls are made through call centers with contact information obtained from third parties. “Data controllers must first fulfill their obligation to inform, and then, when necessary, obtain the explicit consent of the relevant person through a separate statement of intent.” expressions were used.

In the announcement, it was stated that it is mandatory for personal data processing activities to be carried out in accordance with the law, and the following 6 articles and warnings were listed:

“- In cases where personal data cannot be obtained directly from the relevant person, fulfilling the obligation to inform in accordance with Article 6 of the Communiqué in a timely and proper manner, – Informing the relevant persons in a clear, understandable and complete manner about the processing processes of their personal data, – In personal data processing activities based on explicit consent; the explicit consent must be based on a certain subject, based on information and expressed with free will, – The behaviors of the relevant persons, such as continuing to listen to the campaign, not ending the conversation, requesting information or not responding to an SMS, are only “In accordance with the provisions of the Communiqué, the obligation to inform and the processes of obtaining explicit consent must be carried out independently of each other, – In all personal data processing processes carried out within the scope of advertising and marketing activities, the provisions of the Law and relevant legislation must be complied with and the fundamental rights and freedoms of the relevant persons must be observed.”

In KVKK’s announcement, it was stated that administrative sanctions may be imposed within the scope of Article 18 of Law No. 6698 on data controllers who are found to have acted contrary to the obligations stipulated in the Law.

The General Directorate of Foundations of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism continues to provide aid to those in need. In this context, it was planned to send a total of 30 thousand food parcels with 30 trucks to be delivered to families living in dispersed and regular camps in the Euphrates Shield Operation Zone in Syria.

FIRST SHIPMENT HAS SHIPPED

Within the scope of the shipment program carried out in cooperation with the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency, 2 thousand food parcels set out to be delivered to the warehouses of the Hatay Provincial Disaster and Emergency Directorate. It is planned to deliver 10 thousand food parcels to Kilis Çobanbey AFAD warehouses and 18 thousand food parcels to Hatay Provincial Disaster and Emergency Directorate warehouses by the end of July. It is expected that the shipments, which will include 30 thousand food parcels consisting of basic food products with long-term durability such as flour, tomato paste, sunflower oil, dry beans, pasta, red lentils, noodles, rice, tahini halva and raisins, will be completed by the end of July.

“WE WILL BE HERE UNTIL THE DESTINATION”

In addition to food products, the food parcels also contain a letter written by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, containing messages of solidarity and support. The following expressions were used in the letter:

“My dear Syrian brothers, Turkey and the Turkish Nation are with you today, as well as yesterday, and tomorrow. You made a new beginning in Syria by fighting with your blood, your life, your tooth and your nails, despite all the impossibilities. After the revolution, you made serious progress in a short time towards the recovery of your country, its recovery in unity and solidarity, and its integration with the world. As Turkey, we have always supported this beautiful progress. As we always say, we have been here for a thousand years, we are together, we are neighbors. Hopefully, we will be here until the end of time, and we will live together. It is only possible for all segments of Syria to look to their future with confidence. Just as we did not leave you alone in your struggle for freedom and justice, we will support you with all our resources. We will overcome the difficulties, troubles and obstacles together, together, today more than yesterday. It is beautiful; I hope your future will be much better. I hope you will accept this gift from our General Directorate of Foundations, which protects the legacy of our ancestors.”

Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş evaluated the submission of the 18-article proposal to the Presidency of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, which includes the Child Protection Law, which includes regulations for children driven to crime, and amendments to some laws, and explained the work carried out by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Investigation Commission on Children Driven to Crime, which was established in this context.

Göktaş stated that the social structure has changed, the risks have diversified, and digitalization and new crime methods targeting children require a new perspective in this field, and added:

“With the new legislation, this is a very important regulation that aims to eliminate the perception of impunity and at the same time to implement preventive measures in the most effective way, especially before children are dragged into crime. It will continue to be discussed in the Parliament and in the Commission today. It is being discussed in our Justice Commission. Our aim is to protect and prevent our children from all kinds of risks and threats. Therefore, 75-80 percent of this new legal regulation envisages the implementation of protective and preventive measures in a more effective, strong and coordinated manner.”

“OUR AIM IS THAT OUR CHILDREN CAN LOOK AT THE FUTURE WITH MORE CONFIDENCE WITHOUT ENGAGING IN CRIME”

Minister Göktaş stated that the Ministry will undertake central coordination in the child protection system and ensure coordination among relevant institutions, and that they aim to early detect the risks of children being dragged into crime and to implement protective-preventive measures more effectively.

Göktaş noted that with the regulation, an emergency protection report can be prepared within 24 hours for the child determined to need treatment, and various obligations are imposed on families.

Stating that they want the proposal to become law as soon as possible, Göktaş said, “Our goal is for any of our children to be able to look to the future with more confidence without getting involved in crime, and if there is a possibility of getting involved in a crime, they will be rehabilitated and supported early.” he said.

FAMILY AND YOUTH FUND PAYMENTS ARE DEPOSITED TO ACCOUNTS TODAY

Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş drew attention to the decrease in the fertility rate and gave information about their efforts to encourage young marriages and increase the number of children.

Reminding that in this context, as of January 1, 2025, a one-time support of 5 thousand liras is given to the first child born, 1500 liras per month to the second child, and 5 thousand liras per month for the third and subsequent children, Göktaş said, “Hopefully, on July 29, our payments for this month will be deposited into the accounts. To date, we will have made payments of 22.5 billion liras to 1 million 175 thousand 601 mothers. 2 and over 3 mothers will receive a one-time support of 5 thousand liras. “We make regular payments for 700 thousand 541 children. Our aim is to strengthen the family-friendly ecosystem and create a mechanism where families are more comfortable and the burden of care is shared.” he said.

Göktaş stated that 2.8 billion liras will be paid to 24 thousand 946 young people as of today within the scope of the Family and Youth Fund, and that they have provided a total of 16 billion 797 million liras of support to date.

Emphasizing that they aim to provide income support to families and make working life easier with the Income Supplementary Family Support System, Göktaş said, “In this context, a very valuable work that can set an example not only for Türkiye but also for the world is being implemented. Our legislative work is almost completed. Our work is being followed on a weekly, monthly basis, and we hope to have it passed as a law according to the Parliament calendar when it reopens.” he said.

Reminding that he welcomed the expats who came to Türkiye to spend their annual leave on July 19 at the Kapıkule Border Gate, Minister Göktaş said that the emotional moments experienced by the citizens while passing through the border gate deeply affected him.

President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan had a telephone conversation with Latvian President Edgars Rinkevics. According to the statement made by the Presidency’s Directorate of Communications, Türkiye-Latvia bilateral relations and regional and global issues were discussed during the meeting. During the meeting, President Erdoğan expressed his pleasure in hosting Latvian President Rinkevics in Türkiye on the occasion of the NATO Ankara Summit. Hoping that the decisions taken at this historic NATO Summit, where the spirit of solidarity of the Allies was clearly manifested, will be beneficial, President Erdoğan stated that Türkiye attaches great importance to the security of the Baltic region within NATO and intensifies its contributions in this context. President Erdoğan emphasized that he wishes to further develop the cooperation between Türkiye and Latvia in many areas, especially in the defense industry.

PRESIDENT ERDOĞAN MEETS WITH PEDRO SANCHEZ!

President Erdoğan had a telephone conversation with Spanish President Pedro Sánchez.

The Directorate of Communications made the following statements regarding the meeting:

Our President, Mr. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, had a telephone conversation with the President of the Spanish Government, Pedro Sánchez. Leaders discussed Türkiye-Spain bilateral relations and regional and global issues. President Erdoğan congratulated Sánchez for the victory of the Spanish National Team in the World Cup. Stating that he found the joy of the people of Gaza, who watched the match among the ruins in Gaza, after Spain’s championship very valuable, our President stated that Spain’s conscientious and moral attitude towards Palestine was also reciprocated in the hearts of football fans around the world. President Erdoğan stated that he was happy to host Spanish President Sánchez on the occasion of the NATO Ankara Summit. Our President stated that he would be pleased to host Sánchez again in Türkiye at the beginning of 2027 for the Türkiye-Spain Intergovernmental Summit.

Yayman reminded that United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will come to the Island at the end of this month and emphasized that he is sure that Guterres will be welcomed with the best hospitality by the TRNC President and people. Pointing out that the Cyprus issue is the cause of the Turkish nation, Yayman said: “We celebrate the 20 July Peace and Freedom Day of the TRNC. Once again, we commemorate the late Rauf Denktaş, the great leader who founded the last Turkish state, with mercy and respect. His ideas are very important, we are very happy to see that his ideas are alive today. The Cyprus issue is the issue of the Turkish nation. Today, as yesterday, Cyprus is Turkey, Turkey.” “It is Cyprus and the future of the Turkish Cypriot people is the future of the Turkish nation.”

“TRNC IS A STATE ESTABLISHED IN VERY DIFFICULT CONDITIONS”

Making statements to journalists after the visit, Turkey-TRNC Inter-Parliamentary Friendship Group President Erdem also mentioned the then Prime Minister Adnan Menderes, who provided the guarantor on the Cyprus issue, former Foreign Minister Fatin Rüştü Zorlu, and the Turkish community leader Dr. who contributed to the establishment of the TRNC. Fazıl Küçük paid tribute to Founding President Rauf Raif Denktaş, then Prime Minister Bülent Ecevit and Deputy Prime Minister Necmettin Erbakan and said, “TRNC is a state established under very difficult conditions.” He said his words.

Erdem said that Türkiye and TRNC have chosen the path of progress together and stated that after water, electricity and natural gas will also be brought to the Island. Stating that Türkiye and the TRNC will continue their path by ensuring their development and security together, Erdem stated that Turkey will provide all the necessary support to the TRNC.

Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, Numan Kurtulmuş, will visit the parties for the framework law to be issued within the scope of “Terror-Free Türkiye”.
Kurtulmuş will make his first visit to MHP Chairman Devlet Bahçeli today to ensure that the regulation is prepared with the broadest consensus and becomes law. Kurtulmuş will listen to Bahçeli’s views on the framework law during the meeting.
The second address of the Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly will be the DEM Party. Kurtulmuş will meet with CHP Chairman Kemal Kılıçdaroğlu at 16.00.
Kurtulmuş will visit the AK Party group tomorrow. The framework law will be discussed with AK Party Group Chairman Abdullah Güler and his accompanying delegation. After these meetings, it is aimed to clarify the text that will be prepared in parallel with the report of the GNAT National Solidarity, Fraternity and Democracy Commission.
AK Party Group Deputy Chairperson Leyla Şahin Usta, in her statement at the Turkish Press Federation, said that the legal regulations needed within the scope of “Terror-Free Turkey” can be completed before the Turkish Grand National Assembly goes on recess, and if necessary, the Parliament can be called to an extraordinary meeting.
Usta stated that the goal is to completely disarm the PKK, neutralize Qandil and prevent the restructuring of the terrorist organization. Regarding the expectations for general amnesty, Usta noted that the state could pardon some crimes committed against itself, but stated that the rights of victims would be respected in crimes committed against individuals.