Data Protection Turkish data watchdog warns against excessive surveillance Authority says intrusive monitoring and biometric tracking could breach privacy rights iStock.com/Jacob Wackerhausen Image John van der Luit-Drummond Editor-in-Chief Thursday 11 June 2026 Turkey’s data protection watchdog has warned employers against using workplace surveillance systems in ways that infringe employees’ privacy, following a rise in complaints about illegal monitoring Get AccessContinue reading International Employment LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access For more on legislative change across the globe, see the IEL Monitor – IEL’s forward-looking tracking tool that covers developments in labour and employment law around the world. You might also like... Data Protection Turkish personal data protection law amendments: Implications for employers Data Protection What are the data protection risks of internal investigations in Turkey? Data Protection What are the data protection training obligations for employers in Turkey? Collective Bargaining Turkish court awards damages to accountant deemed “out of scope” of bargaining agreement