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Turkish Data Protection Authority's Data Breach Notification Decisions: Patterns and Lessons for Companies
The enforcement approach developed by the Authority in 2024 based on 281 breach notifications clarifies how companies should approach the notification process. We examine the patterns emerging from public announcements and practical implications for data controllers.
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KVKK under Law No. 7499: International Data Transfers Following Amendment — The Standard Contract Regime
With the profound amendments to Article 9 of KVKK in 2024, explicit consent has been replaced by standard contracts and binding corporate rules. We examine how companies must prepare for this new regime and the patterns emerging in the first year of implementation.
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Data Protection Impact Assessment: When Mandatory, How to Conduct?
Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA), while explicitly defined in the GDPR, is not directly named in the Turkish Data Protection Law (KVKK). Nevertheless, it is central to a risk-based compliance approach. When is it mandatory, how is it conducted, and which template should be followed?