Data Protection
The protection of personal data is a major challenge for our clients, given the complex and constantly evolving regulations, as well as significant legal and reputational risks. Protection of personal data is a key expectation of individuals and constitutes a distinctive advantage for our clients.
Our team is regularly solicitated regarding the implementation of personal data processing matters in light of the provisions of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 and its secondary legislation.
We assist our clients to help them ensure compliance of their data processing and transfer activities in accordance with applicable regulations.
We constantly monitor regulatory developments and regularly share this information with our clients. We assist them in their relationships with regulators, including during sanction procedures with the Turkish Data Protection Authority.
We work closely with other teams of our firm to offer a comprehensive solution when personal data issues intersect with other areas of law, including labor, corporate, M&A, banking, insurance and internal investigation matters.
Areas of Expertise
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We intervene in emergency situations to help our clients manage the crisis, conduct necessary legal analyses, notify the Turkish Data Protection Authority, inform the concerned individuals, and file complaints if necessary.
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We assist our clients in maintaining records, conducting impact analyses or data transfers, drafting privacy policies, cookie policies, and reviewing and negotiating data processing agreements.
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We assist our clients in all processes related to the preparation and updating of data processing inventories and VERBIS registrations.
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We advise our clients on legal transfer methods for the cross border data transfers taking into account the relevant legislation, case law of the Personal Data Protection Board and existing transfer mechanisms.
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We assist our clients in the context of exercising of access rights by employees, consumers or other data subjects, internal investigations, or litigation.
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We support our clients in the context of inspections and sanction procedures by regulators, including the Turkish Data Protection Authority.