Turkey KVKK
Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK)
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Framework Domains (32)
Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Art11 | Data Subject Rights |
| KVKK-Art13 | Application to Controller Procedure |
| KVKK-Art14 | Complaint to KVKK Board |
Data Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Art8 | Domestic Transfers of Personal Data |
De-identification
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Anonymisation | Anonymisation Standards |
Employment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Employees | Employee Data Processing |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Audit | Internal Audit and Compliance Programme |
| KVKK-DPO | Contact Person and DPO Role |
Incident Response
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Breach | Data Breach Notification |
International Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Art9 | Cross-Border Transfers (Pre-2024 Regime) |
| KVKK-Art9-2024 | Cross-Border Transfers (2024 Amended Regime) |
Lawful Basis
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Art5-1 | Explicit Consent as Lawful Basis |
| KVKK-Art5-2 | Exceptions to Explicit Consent Requirement |
Localisation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Localisation | Data Localisation Considerations |
Marketing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Marketing | Direct Marketing Communications |
Online Tracking
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Cookies | Cookies and Electronic Tracking |
Penalties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Art17 | Criminal Offences |
| KVKK-Art18 | Administrative Fines |
Processing Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Art4 | General Principles of Processing |
Records of Processing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Inventory | Personal Data Processing Inventory |
Registration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Art16 | VERBIS Data Controllers Registry |
Regulatory Authority
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Art15 | KVKK Board Investigation Powers |
Regulatory Updates
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-2024-Amendments | 2024 Amendments Summary (Law No. 7499) |
Retention
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Retention | Retention Policy and Schedules |
Retention and Deletion
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Art7 | Erasure, Destruction and Anonymisation |
Risk Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-DPIA | Risk Assessment and DPIA-equivalent |
Scope and Definitions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Art3 | Definitions and Key Concepts |
Sector Compliance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Banking | Sector Overlap with Banking Secrecy |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Art12 | Data Security Obligations |
Sensitive Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Art6 | Special Categories of Personal Data |
Third Parties
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Processor | Data Processor Obligations |
Training
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Training | Staff Training and Awareness |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-Art10 | Information Notice Obligation |
Turkey KVKK: Accountability & Compliance
Demonstration of compliance and accountability (Turkey KVKK)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-25 | Compliance monitoring and auditing |
| KVKK-26 | Training and awareness programs |
| KVKK-27 | Regulatory reporting and cooperation |
| KVKK-28 | Complaints handling and resolution |
| KVKK-29 | Enforcement and penalties awareness |
Turkey KVKK: Data Collection & Consent
Requirements for lawful collection and consent management (Turkey KVKK)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-01 | VERBIS Registration |
| KVKK-02 | Explicit Consent and Lawful Basis |
| KVKK-03 | Information Notice (Aydinlatma Metni) |
| KVKK-04 | Data Subject Rights and Veribasvuru |
| KVKK-05 | Cross Border Data Transfers |
Turkey KVKK: Data Governance
Organizational governance of personal data processing (Turkey KVKK)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-19 | Foreign Controller Representative |
| KVKK-20 | Children and Minors |
| KVKK-21 | Data protection impact assessments |
| KVKK-22 | Privacy by design and default |
| KVKK-23 | Data processing agreements |
| KVKK-24 | Cross-border transfer safeguards |
Turkey KVKK: Data Security
Technical and organizational security measures (Turkey KVKK)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-13 | Marketing and Cookies |
| KVKK-14 | Employee and HR Data |
| KVKK-15 | Video Surveillance and Biometrics |
| KVKK-16 | KVKK Board Decisions and Guidance |
| KVKK-17 | Privacy Impact Assessment |
| KVKK-18 | Internal Audit and Compliance Monitoring |
Turkey KVKK: Data Subject Rights
Individual rights regarding their personal data (Turkey KVKK)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| KVKK-06 | Special Categories of Personal Data |
| KVKK-07 | Data Retention and Destruction Policy |
| KVKK-08 | Security Measures |
| KVKK-09 | Data Breach Notification |
| KVKK-10 | Processor Oversight |
| KVKK-11 | Data Protection Officer or Contact Person |
| KVKK-12 | Personnel and Training |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Turkey KVKK?
Turkey KVKK is a compliance framework from Turkey with 32 domains and 62 controls. Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Turkey KVKK have?
Turkey KVKK has 62 controls organised across 32 domains. The largest domains are Turkey KVKK: Data Subject Rights (7 controls), Turkey KVKK: Data Governance (6 controls), Turkey KVKK: Data Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Turkey KVKK map to?
Turkey KVKK maps to 609 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Indonesia PDP Law (18% coverage), APPI (18% coverage), CCPA/CPRA (18% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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