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 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 […]
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. […]