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 […]
Introduction SaaS companies and cloud service providers play a central role in the modern digital economy. Businesses in Turkey increasingly rely on cloud platforms, CRM software, HR systems, accounting tools, customer support platforms, cybersecurity services, online collaboration tools, data analytics systems, artificial intelligence APIs, payment infrastructure, document management platforms, and cloud hosting services. These technologies […]
Introduction Data Protection Impact Assessments in Turkey are becoming increasingly important for companies that process personal data in complex, high-risk, or technology-driven environments. Businesses operating in Turkey now process personal data through mobile applications, artificial intelligence systems, cloud infrastructure, e-commerce platforms, biometric access systems, employee monitoring tools, CCTV networks, health platforms, fintech services, customer profiling […]
Introduction Privacy notices are one of the most important compliance documents under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law. In Turkey, a privacy notice is commonly referred to as an “Aydınlatma Metni” or disclosure text, and it is the main document through which a data controller informs individuals about how their personal data is collected, processed, transferred, […]
Introduction Personal data protection due diligence has become an essential part of Turkish M&A transactions. In the past, buyers often focused mainly on corporate records, financial statements, tax liabilities, employment disputes, intellectual property, contracts, licenses, litigation, and regulatory permits. Today, however, data protection compliance is a separate and highly important risk area, especially where the […]