Data Protection · KVKK & GDPR
A legal and operational view of data processing, transparency and information security. We begin with the documents specific to the matter, whether clarifying responsibilities before a transaction or assessing an existing dispute.
What does this cover?
Purposes, legal bases, privacy information, access controls and retention practices are considered together. The application of Turkish KVKK and EU GDPR is assessed separately in light of activities and data flows.
- KVKK and GDPR scope assessment
- Privacy notices and processing
- Data transfers and rights requests
- Controller and processor roles in hosting/cloud
- Data breaches and notifications
How do we approach the matter?
We identify what information is collected, its source and recipients. Data inventories, supplier agreements and rights-request procedures help map legal and operational needs.
What to prepare before your appointment
- Data flows and systems used
- Privacy notices and consent text
- Supplier agreements and retention rules
Before your appointment, prepare a short chronology, available documents and the support you need. Do not send identity numbers, health information or sensitive case documents through the website.
Frequently asked questions
01Is a privacy notice the same as consent?
No. A notice informs people about processing. Consent is a possible legal basis when appropriate; acknowledging a notice does not itself authorise every use of personal data.
02Does having a KVKK notice ensure compliance?
Notices must reflect actual processing. Data collected, purposes, access, retention and transfers need review together. One text cannot fulfil all technical and organisational responsibilities.
03Which documents should I prepare for the initial review?
Data flows and systems used; Privacy notices and consent text; Supplier agreements and retention rules. Organise these alongside a chronology. Agree how to share sensitive documents before the meeting.
04How are the next steps determined?
We identify what information is collected, its source and recipients. Data inventories, supplier agreements and rights-request procedures help map legal and operational needs.
05Does using a host or cloud provider transfer all KVKK responsibility to it?
No. The party determining the purposes and means of processing may remain the controller; a provider acting on instructions may be a processor. Roles depend on the contract and actual processing, and security, transfers and incident handling must be addressed.
Relevant legislation and official sources
This content concerns legal matters in Türkiye. Foreign law and cross-border transactions require separate assessment.
Content is for general information and is not personal legal advice. Contact alone does not establish a lawyer-client relationship.