Introduction Processing location data under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law is a high-risk privacy issue for mobile applications, delivery platforms, transportation companies, vehicle rental businesses, logistics operators, employers, fintech applications, tourism platforms, smart city projects, advertising networks, e-commerce companies, mobility services, and digital platforms. Location data may show where a person lives, works, travels, shops, […]
Introduction KVKK compliance for insurance companies and insurance brokers in Turkey is a highly sensitive legal issue because insurance activity is built on personal data. Insurers, insurance brokers, agents, loss adjusters, assistance companies, reinsurance companies, banks selling insurance products, private pension intermediaries, healthcare providers, repair services, actuarial teams, call centers, and digital insurance platforms process […]
Introduction Personal data protection in Turkish education institutions and private schools is one of the most sensitive areas of privacy compliance. Schools, private schools, kindergartens, nurseries, language courses, tutoring centers, universities, dormitories, online education platforms, educational technology companies, exam preparation centers, and school transportation providers process large volumes of personal data about students, parents, teachers, […]
Introduction Data protection rules for call centers and customer support services in Turkey are increasingly important for companies that communicate with customers, users, patients, passengers, subscribers, policyholders, bank clients, e-commerce buyers, hotel guests, telecom users, public service applicants, and platform members through telephone, live chat, email, WhatsApp, social media, ticketing systems, and help desk software. […]
Introduction KVKK compliance for hotels, tourism companies, and travel agencies in Turkey is a critical legal requirement. The tourism and hospitality sector processes large volumes of personal data every day, often from both Turkish citizens and foreign guests. Hotels, resorts, boutique hotels, hostels, holiday villages, travel agencies, tour operators, transfer companies, online booking platforms, destination […]
Introduction Personal data protection in Turkish banking and financial services is one of the most important compliance areas for banks, participation banks, investment banks, payment institutions, electronic money institutions, fintech companies, portfolio management companies, insurance-related financial service providers, leasing companies, factoring companies, financing companies, and other institutions operating in the financial sector. Financial institutions process […]
Introduction CCTV and camera recording rules under KVKK in Turkey are a critical compliance issue for businesses, employers, residential buildings, schools, hospitals, hotels, retail stores, factories, warehouses, offices, restaurants, banks, private clinics, shopping centers, logistics facilities, and public-facing service providers. Camera systems are widely used for security, workplace safety, theft prevention, access control, incident investigation, […]
Introduction Workplace monitoring and employee surveillance under Turkish privacy law is one of the most sensitive areas of employment and data protection compliance. Employers may have legitimate reasons to monitor the workplace: protecting company assets, preventing misconduct, ensuring occupational safety, managing information security, investigating internal incidents, preventing data leaks, monitoring use of company devices, or […]
Introduction Processing children’s personal data under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law requires a more careful and protective approach than ordinary personal data processing. Children use mobile applications, online games, social media platforms, education technologies, school portals, healthcare systems, sports club platforms, e-commerce services, digital learning tools, video platforms, messaging services, and artificial intelligence tools at […]
Introduction Personal data protection rules for fintech and payment companies in Turkey are among the most important compliance issues in the financial technology sector. Fintech businesses process large volumes of highly sensitive information, including identity data, contact details, bank account information, transaction records, payment histories, card-related data, device identifiers, IP addresses, customer authentication data, fraud […]