Protection of personal data processed in the electronic communication sector

In the electronic communication sector, the protection of personal data is important because of the large number of continuous data processing. Besides the personal data received from the subscriber, personal data arising from the use of communication services also appear. The need for legal regulation to protect the personal data of the subscribers regarding the activities of the operators In the electronic communication sector, which is the data controller, has existed since the past. The need for updating these regulations arises with the development of technology. In the study, EU regulations on the protection of personal data, especially in the electronic communication sector, were examined. The reflections of these regulations in Turkish law are given. The important notions about the protection of personal data such as the right to be forgotten and big data were explained. The terms in the electronic communication sector have been evaluated in the context of personal data protection. Operators should prioritize the protection of personal data during the provision of communication services. In addition, the developments in remote verification of the identity of the subscriber in the electronic communications sector were discussed, and the problems related to the protection of personal data in practice were analyzed and solutions have been proposed.