THE ROLE OF DATA PROTECTION AUTHORITIES IN PROTECTING PERSONAL DATA IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Zehra Çubukcu

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THE ROLE OF DATA PROTECTION AUTHORITIES IN PROTECTING PERSONAL DATA IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Yazarlar:

Zehra Çubukcu

Yayıncı:

Kütahya Dumlupinar University

Ana Başlıklar:

Kamu Yönetimi

Dergi:

Toplum Ekonomi ve Yönetim Dergisi Vol.5 Issue 3, pp.454-469

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329624

pISSN:

2757-5489

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Özet:

 Data protection authorities serve as guardians for personal data protection. However, in todays world, where legal regulations struggle to keep pace with technological advancements, ethical issues and the disregard for privacy have become inevitable. Rapid technological advancements are bringing changes to the roles and responsibilities of data protection authorities. These authorities are tasked with investigating and addressing data breaches, providing advice and recommendations, offering guidance, making decisions, and enforcing sanctions. Nevertheless, how they can navigate these challenges amid evolving technologies can be debated from various perspectives. In todays world, rapid changes in technology have caused new technologies to become an integral part of our daily lives. Technologies such as big data, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and recently prevalent generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, as well as emerging neurotechnologies, serve as examples. This study examines the current practices of data protection authorities in the face of technological advancements and discusses potential actions they can take. In this context, it highlights the activities developed by data protection authorities in different countries in response to technological progress and evaluates Turkeys personal data protection authority, KVKK, offering suggestions accordingly. Based on the literature and the practices of various countries data protection authorities, the importance of increasing personnel with IT expertise, establishing technology units, and fostering collaborations with universities, startups, public institutions, and other stakeholders is emphasized to ensure data protection authorities adapt to technological advancements.

 Data protection authorities serve as guardians for personal data protection. However, in todays world, where legal regulations struggle to keep pace with technological advancements, ethical issues and the disregard for privacy have become inevitable. Rapid technological advancements are bringing changes to the roles and responsibilities of data protection authorities. These authorities are tasked with investigating and addressing data breaches, providing advice and recommendations, offering guidance, making decisions, and enforcing sanctions. Nevertheless, how they can navigate these challenges amid evolving technologies can be debated from various perspectives. In todays world, rapid changes in technology have caused new technologies to become an integral part of our daily lives. Technologies such as big data, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and recently prevalent generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, as well as emerging neurotechnologies, serve as examples. This study examines the current practices of data protection authorities in the face of technological advancements and discusses potential actions they can take. In this context, it highlights the activities developed by data protection authorities in different countries in response to technological progress and evaluates Turkeys personal data protection authority, KVKK, offering suggestions accordingly. Based on the literature and the practices of various countries data protection authorities, the importance of increasing personnel with IT expertise, establishing technology units, and fostering collaborations with universities, startups, public institutions, and other stakeholders is emphasized to ensure data protection authorities adapt to technological advancements.

 Data protection authorities serve as guardians for personal data protection. However, in todays world, where legal regulations struggle to keep pace with technological advancements, ethical issues and the disregard for privacy have become inevitable. Rapid technological advancements are bringing changes to the roles and responsibilities of data protection authorities. These authorities are tasked with investigating and addressing data breaches, providing advice and recommendations, offering guidance, making decisions, and enforcing sanctions. Nevertheless, how they can navigate these challenges amid evolving technologies can be debated from various perspectives. In todays world, rapid changes in technology have caused new technologies to become an integral part of our daily lives. Technologies such as big data, the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, digital twins, and recently prevalent generative AI technologies like ChatGPT, as well as emerging neurotechnologies, serve as examples. This study examines the current practices of data protection authorities in the face of technological advancements and discusses potential actions they can take. In this context, it highlights the activities developed by data protection authorities in different countries in response to technological progress and evaluates Turkeys personal data protection authority, KVKK, offering suggestions accordingly. Based on the literature and the practices of various countries data protection authorities, the importance of increasing personnel with IT expertise, establishing technology units, and fostering collaborations with universities, startups, public institutions, and other stakeholders is emphasized to ensure data protection authorities adapt to technological advancements.

 Veri koruma otoriteleri, kişisel verilerin korunması konusunda bekçi vazifesi görürler. Bununla birlikte hukuki düzenlemelerin teknolojik gelişmelerin hızına yetişemediği günümüzde, etik sorunların görülmesi ve mahremiyetin göz ardı edilmesi kaçınılmaz olmuştur. Teknolojide yaşanan hızlı gelişmeler beraberinde veri koruma otoritelerinin rol ve sorumluluklarında meydana gelen değişimleri getirmektedir. Veri koruma otoriteleri veri ihlalleri karşısında inceleme ve soruşturma yapma, danışmanlık sunma ve tavsiyede bulunma, rehberlik etme, karar verme ve yaptırım uygulamakla yükümlüdürler. Bununla birlikte gelişen teknoloji karşısında nasıl bir yol izleyebilecekleri farklı açılardan tartışılabilir. Günümüzde teknolojideki hızlı değişmeler, yeni teknolojilerin günlük hayatımızın ayrılmaz bir parçası olmasına neden olmuştur. Büyük veri, nesnelerin interneti, yapay zekâ, dijital ikiz gibi teknolojilerle birlikte son yıllarda sıkça kullanılan ChatGPT gibi üretken yapay zekâ teknolojileri ve yeni gelişmekte olan nöroteknolojiler bu teknolojilere örnek olarak verilebilir. Bu çalışma, veri koruma otoritelerinin teknolojik gelişmeler karşısındaki mevcut uygulamalarını ele almakta ve neler yapabileceklerini tartışmaktadır. Bu doğrultuda farklı ülkelerin veri koruma otoritelerinin teknolojik gelişmeler karşısındaki geliştirdiği faaliyetlere değinmekte ve Türkiyenin kişisel verileri koruma kurumu olan KVKK bu kapsamda değerlendirilerek öneriler sunulmaktadır. Alan yazında yer alan çalışmalardan ve çeşitli ülkelerin veri koruma otoritelerinin uygulamalarından hareketle, veri koruma otoritelerinin teknolojik gelişmelere uyum sağlamasında BİT uzmanlığına sahip personel kadrosunu arttırması, teknoloji birimi oluşturması ve üniversiteler, start-uplar, kamu kurumları ve diğer paydaşlarla iş birlikleri kurmasının önemi vurgulanmaktadır.

Makale detayları

THE ROLE OF DATA PROTECTION AUTHORITIES IN PROTECTING PERSONAL DATA IN THE DIGITAL AGE

Yazarlar:

Zehra Çubukcu

Yayıncı:

Kütahya Dumlupinar University

Ana Başlıklar:

Kamu Yönetimi

Dergi:

Toplum Ekonomi ve Yönetim Dergisi Vol.5 Issue 3, pp.454-469

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329624

pISSN:

2757-5489

Personal Data Protection

Technology

Data Protection Authority

KVKKKişisel Verilerin Korunması

Teknoloji

Veri Koruma Otoritesi

KVKK

Sayı

Makale detayları

Yazarlar: Zehra Çubukcu

Yayıncı: Kütahya Dumlupinar University

Ana Başlıklar: Kamu Yönetimi

Dergi: Toplum Ekonomi ve Yönetim Dergisi Vol.5 Issue 3, pp.454-469

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 10/2024

Belge Dili: Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.): 2001329624

pISSN: 2757-5489

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Zehra Çubukcu

Yayıncı:

Kütahya Dumlupinar University

Ana Başlıklar:

Kamu Yönetimi

Dergi:

Toplum Ekonomi ve Yönetim Dergisi Vol.5 Issue 3, pp.454-469

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

10/2024

Belge Dili:

Türkçe

Document ID (Org No.):

2001329624

pISSN:

2757-5489