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 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 KVKK compliance for startups and technology companies in Turkey is no longer a secondary legal issue. Startups are often data-driven from the first day of operation. A software-as-a-service company may process customer account data, user logs, support tickets, cloud records, payment information, and analytics data. A mobile application may collect device identifiers, IP addresses, […]
Introduction Administrative fines and legal remedies under KVKK are among the most important issues for companies, employers, e-commerce platforms, healthcare providers, financial institutions, technology companies, foreign investors, and data controllers operating in Turkey. As personal data processing becomes more complex through websites, mobile applications, cloud systems, artificial intelligence tools, HR platforms, customer databases, marketing technologies, […]
Introduction The rights of data subjects under Turkish Personal Data Protection Law are central to privacy protection, transparency, and accountability in Turkey. In a digital economy where companies collect and process large amounts of personal data through websites, mobile applications, e-commerce platforms, employment records, customer databases, healthcare systems, financial services, cookies, call centers, cloud software, […]
Introduction Personal data retention and deletion rules under KVKK are among the most important compliance obligations for companies operating in Turkey. Businesses often focus on obtaining consent, preparing privacy notices, registering with VERBIS, or managing data breaches, but they frequently overlook a critical question: How long may personal data be stored, and when must it […]
Introduction Data processing agreements in Turkey have become essential for businesses that outsource services involving personal data. Companies increasingly rely on cloud providers, payroll companies, call centers, CRM systems, SaaS platforms, marketing agencies, payment service providers, cargo companies, IT support firms, accounting offices, HR software vendors, cybersecurity providers, analytics tools, and artificial intelligence service providers. […]
Introduction Customer data processing and marketing consent rules in Turkey are critical compliance issues for companies that sell products, provide services, operate e-commerce platforms, manage CRM systems, send promotional emails or SMS messages, use call centers, run loyalty programs, collect website leads, use cookies for advertising, or conduct personalized marketing campaigns. In a digital economy […]