DIGITAL RIGHTS PROTECTION AND PRIVACY: THE GDPR AND THE IMPACT OF INTERNATIONAL REGULATIONS

With the advancement of the digital age, legal regulations in Turkey and in the world in terms of the protection and privacy of data, which is the most fundamental element of this age, inevitably appear as a result. In this age where data is rapidly collected, processed and shared, it is clear that these processes need to be regulated and supervised. This study aims to compare Turkish and international legal regulations on digital rights and personal data protection and to evaluate the interaction between the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the regulations in Turkey. With the innovations brought by the digital age, the fact that a large portion of internet users in Turkey have their personal data on digital platforms emphasizes the importance of data economy. While personal data gives rise to the right of individuals to protect their privacy and personal values, national and international regulations have become mandatory to protect these rights. The effectiveness and sanctions of national and international regulations in terms of data protection and legal regulations on the privacy of digital rights have been reviewed. The qualitative study in this article analyzes the effectiveness of existing regulations and the harmonization process in terms of public law.