In our previous articles, we explained the conditions for processing of personal data (Please see…) and sensitive personal data (Please see…) to the Law on the Protection of Personal Data (“LPPD” or “Law”). In this article, we will explain transfer of personal data. The Law has made a dual distinction regarding transfer of personal data; […]
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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION IN TURKEY
Av. Sevcen CAN & Av. Yasemin ÇORAK 1. TURKEY’S APPROACH TO PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION The world has changed as a complex, “information age”. Because of the incredible technological developments, the access of information has started to be easier by digitalization. The application of information has changed by developing technologies and much of these information is […]