Cyber ​​Security Law Comes into Force Aims to Increase Türkiye's Security

Cyber ​​Security Law published in the Official Gazette
The Cyber ​​Security Law, prepared to make cyber security more effective in Türkiye, was published in the Official Gazette and entered into force. The law, which was approved by the TBMM General Assembly on March 12, aims to provide Türkiye with a stronger defense mechanism against cyber threats. The law emphasizes the use of domestic and national products in particular and aims to protect personal data and ensure the security of trade secrets.
 
 
Local Products and Protection of Personal Data
According to the law, personal data and trade secrets obtained within the scope of cybersecurity measures will be deleted, anonymized or destroyed ex officio when the need for access is no longer required. Detailed regulations for these processes will be determined by a regulation to be issued by the Presidency.
 
Cyber ​​Security Board is Being Established
The law also foresees the establishment of a Cyber ​​Security Board. The board will be chaired by the President; the Vice President, the Minister of Justice, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Minister of the Interior, the Minister of National Defense, the Minister of Industry and Technology, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructure, the Secretary General of the National Security Council, the President of the National Intelligence Organization, the President of Defense Industries and the President of Cyber ​​Security. The board will be able to invite experts and relevant institutions to meetings and form commissions when necessary.
 
Severe Penalties and Sanctions
The new law also stipulates severe penalties for cyberattacks. Individuals who conduct cyberattacks will be sentenced to 8 to 12 years in prison. Those who disseminate, sell or send data will be sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. Additionally, those who do not share data requested by inspectors will be sentenced to 1 to 3 years in prison and a judicial fine of 500 to 1,500 days. Those who violate the obligation of confidentiality will be sentenced to 4 to 8 years in prison.
 
 
 
Source: CUMHA - CUMHURS NEWS AGENCY