Introduction VERBIS registration in Turkey is one of the most important compliance obligations under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law. Companies that process personal data in Turkey, foreign businesses targeting Turkish individuals, employers, e-commerce platforms, healthcare providers, technology companies, logistics operators, financial service providers, schools, associations, foundations, and professional service firms may all need to assess […]
Introduction Data breach notification obligations under KVKK are among the most critical compliance duties for companies processing personal data in Turkey. As businesses rely more heavily on cloud systems, customer databases, employee platforms, e-commerce infrastructure, mobile applications, payment technologies, health information systems, artificial intelligence tools, and international service providers, the risk of unauthorized access, accidental […]
Introduction Cookie consent and website tracking rules under Turkish law have become a major compliance issue for companies operating websites, mobile applications, e-commerce platforms, online marketplaces, SaaS products, digital media services, advertising networks, fintech platforms, online games, and mobile apps targeting users in Turkey. Cookies and similar tracking technologies are no longer viewed as merely […]
Introduction E-commerce companies in Turkey process large volumes of personal data every day. Customer names, phone numbers, email addresses, delivery addresses, payment information, order history, invoice details, IP addresses, device data, cookie identifiers, shopping behavior, customer support records, return requests, product reviews, loyalty program data, and marketing preferences are all part of the modern online […]
Introduction Employee personal data protection has become one of the most important compliance areas for employers in Turkey. Modern workplaces process large volumes of employee data: identity documents, payroll records, bank account details, health reports, criminal record certificates, performance evaluations, disciplinary records, camera footage, access logs, emails, device data, biometric identifiers, workplace accident reports, and […]
Introduction Processing special categories of personal data in Turkey is one of the most sensitive and legally demanding areas of Turkish data protection law. Businesses, employers, hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, financial institutions, schools, technology companies, human resources departments, and foreign investors operating in Turkey may process sensitive data without fully understanding the legal consequences. Under […]
Introduction Explicit consent is one of the most discussed concepts under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law. Many companies operating in Turkey assume that every personal data processing activity requires consent. Others treat consent as a simple checkbox, a standard clause in a contract, or a general approval hidden inside terms and conditions. Both approaches may […]
Introduction Cross-border data transfers have become one of the most important compliance issues under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law. Companies operating in Turkey frequently use foreign cloud servers, international software providers, global CRM systems, HR platforms, payment processors, analytics tools, customer support systems, cyber security tools, and group company databases located outside Türkiye. Each of […]
Introduction Foreign companies doing business in Turkey increasingly face one critical legal question: Does Turkish Personal Data Protection Law apply to our operations? In many cases, the answer may be yes. A foreign company may not have a large office in Turkey, but it may still collect personal data from Turkish customers, employ staff in […]
Introduction Turkish Personal Data Protection Law has become one of the most important compliance areas for companies operating in Turkey or processing personal data relating to individuals in Turkey. As digital business models, e-commerce platforms, mobile applications, cloud services, HR systems, customer databases, healthcare technologies, fintech services, artificial intelligence tools, and international data transfers continue […]