Personal Data Protection Law (Turkey)

The Personal Data Protection Law in Turkey, enacted in 2016, aims to safeguard individuals' personal information. It establishes rules for how organizations collect, store, and use personal data, ensuring that individuals have rights over their data, such as access, correction, and deletion. Businesses must obtain explicit consent for data processing and are required to implement security measures. The law also promotes transparency by mandating that organizations inform individuals about how their data is used. Overall, it aims to enhance privacy rights and data security in the digital age, aligning Turkey with international data protection standards.