Av. Sevcen CAN & Av. Yasemin ÇORAK In our previous article, we explained the enforcement of crimes and misdemeanours concerning personal data and we shared detailed information regarding misdemeanours (Please see…). In this article, we will explain the crimes concerning personal data under Turkish Penal Code. Turkish Penal Code No. 5237 shall apply in terms […]
Etiket: Turkey’s approach to protection of personal data
DATA PROTECTION IN TURKEY – LPPD – TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA ABROAD
In our previous articles, we explained the transfer of personal data inside Turkey (Please see…). In this article, we will explain transfer of personal data abroad. 2) Transfer of Personal Data Abroad The Law (“LPPD”) stipulate more strict conditions for transfer of personal data abroad than those for transfer inside Turkey. Personal data may be […]
DATA PROTECTION IN TURKEY (VI) – TRANSFER OF PERSONAL DATA
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; […]
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 […]