Personal Data Protection Law
EREN & GONCE Law and Consultancy Firm provides legal consultancy to companies within the scope of the Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) and related legislation. The firm manages GDPR compliance processes and develops KVKK compliance projects for companies.
What is Data Protection Law?
Data protection law regulates the processes regarding the processing, storage, and transfer of data belonging to natural persons. This field is also concerned with the protection of individuals' private lives.
What is Personal Data?
Personal data refers to information that directly or indirectly identifies an individual. Name, surname, identification number, contact information, and biometric data are among the examples provided in the source page.
Conditions for Processing Personal Data
In the source content, conditions for processing personal data include explicit consent, legal obligation, performance of a contract, and legitimate interest. The applicable condition must be evaluated based on the specific process.
Obligations of the Data Controller
The duties of the data controller include the protection of personal data, fulfilling the obligation to inform, and ensuring data security. The source content also mentions responding to data subject requests, taking security measures, and reporting data breaches.
Transfer of Personal Data
The transfer of personal data domestically or abroad is subject to certain conditions. Transfer processes must be evaluated in terms of legal compliance.
What is a Data Breach?
A data breach refers to the unauthorized acquisition of personal data. In such a situation, the data controller's responsibilities and notification processes may come into play.
KVKK Disputes
- Unlawful data processing
- Lack of explicit consent
- Security breaches
- Refusal of data requests
Administrative application and litigation paths can be evaluated in case of disputes.
Statutes of Limitations and Deadlines
It is important to track the deadlines applicable to personal data processes. Deadlines must be evaluated according to the specific situation.
Common Mistakes
- Preparing incomplete explicit consent texts
- Failure to ensure sufficient data security
- Neglecting the obligation to inform
- Conducting processes without documentation
- Failing to obtain legal support
Legal Support
KVKK and data protection processes require technical and legal assessment. Companies' compliance projects, data processing processes, and potential disputes should be addressed within the framework of their own activities.