Turkey Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK — Law No. 6698)
Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK, Law No. 6698 of 2016) establishes comprehensive data protection rules modelled on the EU Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC). The Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK Board) oversees compliance. Amended in 2024 to strengthen cross-border transfer provisions with an EU GDPR-aligned approach. Applies to all natural and legal persons processing personal data in Turkey.
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Framework Domains (7)
Chapter Five - Crimes and Misdemeanours
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 17 | Governance Structure |
| Art. 18 | Central Bank Supervision |
Chapter Four - Requests, Complaints and Registry
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 13 | Data Security and Privacy |
| Art. 14 | Direct Data Flows |
| Art. 15 | Cybersecurity Requirements |
| Art. 16 | Data Quality |
Chapter One - Purpose, Scope and Definitions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 1 | Open Finance Implementation |
| Art. 2 | Consent Definition |
| Art. 3 | Objectives of Open Finance |
Chapter Seven - Miscellaneous Provisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 28 | Administrative Measures |
| Art. 30 | Privacy Policy |
Chapter Six - Personal Data Protection Authority
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 19 | Consent Management Controls |
| Art. 20 | Executive Accountability |
| Art. 21 | Administrative Sanctions |
| Art. 22 | Suspension and Revocation |
Chapter Three - Rights and Obligations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 10 | Consent Requirements |
| Art. 11 | Consent Revocation |
| Art. 12 | Data Ownership |
Chapter Two - Processing of Personal Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| Art. 4 | Participating Institutions |
| Art. 5 | Legal Recognition of Data Messages |
| Art. 6 | Writing |
| Art. 7 | Minimum Standards |
| Art. 8 | Data Categories |
| Art. 9 | Free Data Sharing |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turkey Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK — Law No. 6698)?
Turkey Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK — Law No. 6698) is a compliance framework from Turkey with 7 domains and 24 controls. Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK, Law No. 6698 of 2016) establishes comprehensive data protection rules modelled on the EU Data Protection Directive (95/46/EC). The Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK Board) oversees compliance. Amended in 2024 to strengthen cross-border transfer provisions with an EU GDPR-aligned approach. Applies to all natural and legal persons processing personal data in Turkey. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Turkey Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK — Law No. 6698) have?
Turkey Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK — Law No. 6698) has 24 controls organised across 7 domains. The largest domains are Chapter Two - Processing of Personal Data (6 controls), Chapter Four - Requests, Complaints and Registry (4 controls), Chapter Six - Personal Data Protection Authority (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Turkey Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK — Law No. 6698) map to?
Turkey Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK — Law No. 6698) maps to 580 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are BS 65000:2014 — Guidance on Organizational Resilience (58% coverage), ILO Nursing Personnel Convention C149 (1977) (54% coverage), EU Anti-Money Laundering Directive (AMLD6 / Directive 2018/1673) (54% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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