DATA PROTECTION IN TURKEY (V) – CONDITIONS FOR PROCESSING OF SENSITIVE PERSONAL DATA

In our previous article, we explained the conditions for processing of personal data according to the Law on the Protection of Personal Data (“LPPD” or “Law”) (Please see…) In this article, we will explain the concept of personal data of special nature, in other words, sensitive personal data and its processing conditions. Concept of sensitive […]

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DATA PROTECTION IN TURKEY (IV) – CONDITIONS FOR PROCESSING OF PERSONAL DATA

In our previous article, we explained the key principles for processing of personal data in Turkey (Please see…). In this article, we explain the conditions for processing of personal data according to the Law on the Protection of Personal Data (“LPPD”). Explicit consent, in other words, specific and informed consent freely given by the data […]

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DATA PROTECTION IN TURKEY (III) – THE LAW ON THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA – PRINCIPLES

In our previous article, we explained the purpose and scope of The Law on The Protection of Personal Data (“LPPD”) and the role of Turkish Data Protection Authority in protection of personal data (Please see…) and the definitions of some concepts in the Law (Please see…). In this article, we explain the key principles for […]

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DATA PROTECTION IN TURKEY (II) – THE LAW ON THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA – DEFINITIONS

In our previous article, we explained the purpose and scope of LPPD and the role of Turkish Data Protection Authority in protection of personal data (Please see…). Before starting to evaluate LPPD, in this article, the definitions of some concepts in the Law should be explained; Personal data: Any information relating to an identified or […]

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LARGE SCALE INVESTMENT INCENTIVE SCHEME

Turkey is an attractive country for foreign investors due to the legislations offered many opportunities for foreign investors. One of the important opportunities is various investment incentives that encourage, support and orient investments in order to reduce regional disparities within the country. The other purpose of investment incentive is to create new employment opportunities. The […]

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DATA PROTECTION IN TURKEY (I) – THE LAW ON THE PROTECTION OF PERSONAL DATA

Av. Sevcen CAN & Av. Yasemin ÇORAK In our previous article, we explained Turkey’s approach to protection of personal data (Please see…). In this article, we explain the legal regulation regarding the protection of personal data in Turkey. The Law on the Protection of Personal Data (“LPPD”) No. 6698 was published in the Official Gazette […]

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