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Can you summarize Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698, 2016 (In Turkish)?
Turkey Laws - Others > Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698, 2016 (In Turkish)
Short Summary
The Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698, enacted in 2016, aims to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, particularly the privacy of private life, by regulating the processing of personal data. The law applies to both natural and legal persons who process personal data, whether fully or partially automated or non-automated. It defines various terms related to personal data processing and sets out general principles for the lawful processing of personal data. The law also establishes the Personal Data Protection Authority, which is responsible for overseeing and enforcing compliance with the law. Non-compliance with the law can result in administrative fines ranging from 5,000 to 1,000,000 Turkish liras.
Whom does it apply to?
Individuals and legal entities who process personal data
What does it govern?
Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698, 2016
What are exemptions?
No exemptions are mentioned.
What are the Penalties?
Administrative fines ranging from 5,000 to 1,000,000 Turkish liras
Jurisdiction
Turkey