Today, the protection of personal data is becoming more important, especially with the rapid development of technology and the widespread use of the internet. Personal data protection law is a branch of law established to protect the privacy of individuals' private lives and to ensure a fair and open process in the processing of personal data. In Turkey, the law on the protection of personal data is regulated by the "Law on the Protection of Personal Data", which entered into force in 2016. This law sets out the rules to be followed by companies, institutions and all other data controllers in the processing, use, storage and sharing of personal data.
Personal data protection law plays an important role especially in the functioning of companies. Data controllers are obliged to protect and secure the rights of data subjects when processing personal data. Among the rules to be followed by data controllers, there are important articles such as the principle of openness and transparency in the processing of personal data, ensuring data security, and the obligation to provide information to data subjects.
With the entry into force of this law, businesses and organisations in Turkey need to take the protection of personal data seriously. Lawyers providing legal counselling services on the processing and protection of personal data assist their clients in these matters and provide support in the compliance process. In addition, lawyers can also be consulted for legal assistance in the event of a breach of personal data.
Personal data protection law has become increasingly important in Turkey in recent years, and all organisations and individuals operating in this field must fully comply with the legal regulations. The protection of personal data is one of the fundamental rights of individuals, and the authorised institutions must continuously carry out inspections and regulations to protect these rights. For this reason, it is extremely important that all organisations and individuals fully understand and implement the legal regulations on personal data protection law.