Av. Sevcen CAN & Av. Yasemin ÇORAK In our previous article, we explained the obligations of the data controller (Please see…). One of the obligations of the controller is to register to Data Controllers’ Registry. In this article, we explain Data Controllers’ Registry and controller’s obligation to register. Data Controllers’ Registry is maintained by the […]
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PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION IN TURKEY – CRIMES REGARDING PERSONAL DATA
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 […]
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 (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 […]
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 […]