Biopolitics during the course of COVID-19: Security and digitalization

The Covid-19 epidemic, which started towards the end of 2019 was one of the largest health crises in history; It is accepted by all circles that it has multiple negative effects. This crisis created by the epidemic affects not only the health field; It has also affected political, economic and social areas. This study examines the pandemic process through the concept of biopolitics; It aims to examine the developments of security and digitalization during the crisis. The concept of biopolitics mentioned by Michel Foucault; It expresses the state's control over the human body. According to Foucault, biopolitics; It emerges as the way the state manages people's lives. Thus, it makes its impact felt in areas such as population and health policies. Biopolitics during the Covid-19 epidemic; establishment of health policies, population control, etc. Its impact is clearly demonstrated in areas such as. The most important impact of the pandemic process is security. It is known that some practices have been put into effect to prevent the spread of the virus. It is known that the majority of these practices are strict practices and they are all handled within the framework of the concept of biopolitics. Digitalization emerges as an important issue during the Covid-19 epidemic. The positive use of technology can be seen as a positive contribution to the fight against the virus. Digitalization also plays an important role in the pandemic process. It is known that we are faced with situations where privacy and personal data are threatened. In this study, within the scope of biopolitics; The relations between the concepts of pandemic process, digitalization and security are examined, and it is aimed to contribute to the understanding of the policies put into effect to respond to the epidemic crisis in these relations. Keywords: Policy, Foucault, Biopolitics, Pandemic, Digitalization.