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Turkey orders stay of execution for WhatsApp's new privacy policy

Turkey orders stay of execution for WhatsApp's new privacy policy

The messenger application announced last month that it updated its privacy policy.

15 February 2021

Telegram founder welcomes Erdoğan in 'largest digital migration in history'

Telegram founder welcomes Erdoğan in 'largest digital migration in history'

The president joined Telegram and BiP, a domestic application, after WhatsApp's new privacy policy caused controversy.

15 January 2021

285 thousand healthcare workers vaccinated with CoronaVac

COVID-19 IN TURKEY

285 thousand healthcare workers vaccinated with CoronaVac

Since early Thursday, 285 thousand healthcare workers have been vaccinated against COVID-19. Addressing the current vaccination efforts in the country, ruling AKP’s spokesperson Çelik has said, “Now, the vaccination process has transparently begun.”

15 January 2021

The state on the one side, Facebook on the other

WHATSAPP DEBATE

The state on the one side, Facebook on the other

İstanbul Bar’s Commission on Protection of Personal Data Chair Turan says, “The EU does not allow the data obtained from one channel to be combined with another. That is why Facebook cannot use the data obtained from Whatsapp.”

15 January 2021 Hikmet Adal

WhatsApp faces second inquiry in Turkey over new privacy policy

WhatsApp faces second inquiry in Turkey over new privacy policy

After the Competition Board, the Personal Data Protection Authority has also launched an inquiry into the messenger's new privacy terms.

12 January 2021

Turkey investigates WhatsApp over privacy terms, promotes state-controlled alternative

Turkey investigates WhatsApp over privacy terms, promotes state-controlled alternative

After WhatsApp announced its new privacy policy, it has faced backlash from users in Turkey as many are moving to other messengers.

11 January 2021

Public officers stipulated to use local messaging apps

Public officers stipulated to use local messaging apps

A guide prepared by the Presidency’s Digital Transformation Office has prohibited the ones working in state institutions and organizations from using foreign messaging apps, requesting them to prefer “local and national” applications.