Turkey KVKK
Amended Turkey · In force Apr 7, 2016 · no upcoming deadlines
Deadlines
| Date | What happens | When |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2024 | Law 7499 amendments take effect2.3 years ago | 2.3 years ago |
| Sep 1, 2024 | Old transfer regime ends2.1 years ago | 2.1 years ago |
Summaries for reference, not legal advice. Check the official text.
What it does
Turkey's general data protection law. The 2024 amendments reworked sensitive-data processing and replaced the consent-first cross-border transfer rule with a GDPR-style tiered regime (adequacy, appropriate safeguards such as standard contracts that must be notified to the Authority within 5 business days, then limited derogations).
- Who it applies to
- All natural and legal persons processing personal data in Turkey; data controllers meeting VERBIS thresholds must register.
- Penalties
- Administrative fines set in Article 18 and revalued annually (amounts not verified here); under Law 7499, failure to notify standard contracts carries a separate administrative fine.
- Enforced by
- Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK) / Personal Data Protection Board
- Official name
- Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data (KVKK), as amended by Law No. 7499
- Citation
- Law No. 6698 (OG 7 April 2016); amended by Law No. 7499 (OG 12 March 2024)
- Topics
- privacy, data-residency
Verified 2026-09-22 kvkk.gov.tr
Research notes
Dates from recollection cross-checked only against the Official Gazette issue reference; fine amounts omitted because they are revalued each year.
Related
Data (Use and Access) Act
Swiss revised FADP (nFADP)Questions about Turkey KVKK
- What are the Turkey KVKK compliance deadlines?
- Jun 1, 2024: Law 7499 amendments take effect. Sep 1, 2024: Old transfer regime ends.
- When does Turkey KVKK take effect?
- Turkey KVKK took effect on Apr 7, 2016.
- Who does Turkey KVKK apply to?
- All natural and legal persons processing personal data in Turkey; data controllers meeting VERBIS thresholds must register.
- What are the penalties under Turkey KVKK?
- Administrative fines set in Article 18 and revalued annually (amounts not verified here); under Law 7499, failure to notify standard contracts carries a separate administrative fine.