Introduction Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming business, public administration, healthcare, finance, e-commerce, employment, education, advertising, legal services, cybersecurity, customer relations, and digital platforms in Turkey. AI systems can analyze large datasets, identify patterns, generate content, make predictions, personalize services, detect fraud, support recruitment, assess credit risk, recommend products, monitor employee performance, and automate decision-making processes. […]
Introduction Personal data protection in Turkish healthcare and medical services is one of the most sensitive areas of Turkish privacy law. Hospitals, private clinics, doctors, dentists, laboratories, medical tourism companies, pharmacies, insurance providers, telemedicine platforms, rehabilitation centers, aesthetic surgery clinics, and healthcare technology companies process large volumes of highly sensitive personal data every day. These […]
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 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 […]