Data Privacy Obligations for Cross-Border Entities
Businesses operating across the European Union and Turkey must comply with dual privacy frameworks: the GDPR and Law No. 6698 on Protection of Personal Data (KVKK).
1. Key Distinctive Provisions
- VERBİS Registration: Foreign and domestic data controllers meeting statutory thresholds must register with the Data Controllers Registry (VERBİS).
- International Data Transfers: Cross-border data transfers from Turkey require explicit consent, binding corporate rules, or Board authorization.