Foreign companies processing Turkish residents data must comply with KVKK requirements including registration and cross-border transfer rules.
Regulatory Framework
Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698; updated cross-border transfer rules.
Investment Vehicle
Local representative requirement for non-resident controllers; VERBİS registration.
Incentives
BCR and SCC mechanisms for intra-group transfers.
Licensing
KVKK registration; sector-specific data licenses.
IP Protection
Database rights; trade secret protection for processed data.
Dispute Resolution
KVKK administrative complaints; civil courts for damages.
How Alyar Helps
Alyar Law advises foreign companies on KVKK compliance, registration and dispute resolution.