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The Regulation on Attorneys Access to Health Data Has Been Repealed
With the amendment published in the Official Gazette on 03.12.2025, the provision titled “Access to health data by attorneys” under the Regulation on Personal Health Data has been repealed. The former provision stated: “Attorneys may not request their client’s health data based on a general power of attorney. For the transfer of a client’s health data to an attorney, a specially drafted power of attorney including an explicit clause indicating the data subject’s explicit cons
Akyüz Law
Dec 41 min read
Domestic PPI and CPI Rates for November 2025 Announced
Following the release of the November inflation data by TÜİK, the new rental increase rate applicable to residential and commercial leases has been determined. Pursuant to Article 344 of the Turkish Code of Obligations, unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the rent may be increased provided that such increase does not exceed the rate of change in the twelve-month average CPI of the previous rental year. According to the published data, the twelve-month average change in CP
Akyüz Law
Dec 41 min read
Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship by Exception: TURKISH CITIZENSHIP BY INVESTMENT
Exceptional acquisition of Turkish citizenship is based on Article 12 of Law No. 5901 and the relevant provisions of the Regulation. Within this scope, it is possible to apply for citizenship through the purchase of real estate worth at least 400,000 USD or through other investment options. Exceptional Acquisition of Turkish Citizenship and Its Legal Basis Pursuant to Article 12 of the Turkish Citizenship Law (“TCL”), individuals who do not pose a threat to national security
Akyüz Law
Nov 304 min read
Employer’s Obligations in Case of a Work Accident
September 30, 2025Labor Law A work accident is regulated under the Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331 and Law No. 5510, and it may occur not only at the workplace but also during the execution of work. The employer’s obligations include notification to the Social Security Institution (SSI), emergency intervention, and taking necessary occupational health and safety measures. The view that the employer’s liability is based on fault has gained prominence in recent Supr
Akyüz Law
Nov 304 min read
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