Data began to be processed, stored and transferred more quickly in line with the acceleration in digitalization. For this reason, data protection regulations have been developed within each country. Turkey also has enacted its data protection regulations not limited to only personal data protection aspects.

Data Protection services provided by Topcu Legal:

– Examination of the legal entity under the terms of Turkish Data Protection Law

In order to understand the conduct of your business and requirements to comply with the Turkish Data Protection Law, we carry out a due diligence process on your company and provide you with a report as a result.

– Legal assistance on compliance with Turkish Data Protection Law

The Law on the Protection of Personal Data no.6698 (the “Law”) has entered into force on April 7th, 2016. The Law applies to any individual or entity which processes personal data. Since then, all the legal entities who process personal data have to comply with the local Law. We provide assistance to our foreign clients on their compliance with the local Law.

– Drafting data protection policies and advising on implementation of the policy

Legal entities are required to present their data protection policies and consent forms which enlightens the relevant person. We assist in drafting such documents while advising how to comply with the law.

– Assistance in case of investigation of the Turkish Data Protection Authority

Turkish Data Protection Authority is entitled to run investigation upon a reclaim or ex officio. We advise our clients during the investigation on drafting their defences and assist them to build their new data protection policies.