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- Data Protection19 min read
Is an Employer's Technical Monitoring of Remote Workers Compliant with the KVKK?
An employer's technical monitoring of a remote worker is not absolutely prohibited. It complies with the KVKK where it rests on a valid legal basis, is notified in advance, and is purpose-limited and proportionate. Limits and practical criteria under Board, Constitutional Court and ECtHR case law.
- Data Protection7 min read
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.
- Data Protection7 min read
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With the profound amendments to Article 9 of KVKK in 2024, explicit consent has been replaced by standard contracts and binding corporate rules.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.
- Data Protection6 min read
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?