In the digital age, "data" is not only a company's most valuable asset but also its greatest source of risk if not managed correctly. The Law on Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 ("Code 6698") imposes strict liabilities on companies regarding data processing and prescribes administrative fines substantial enough to shake a company's financial stability in cases of non-compliance.

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At Goklu Law & IP Firm, we view the Code 6698 compliance process not merely as "drafting documents" but as building a sustainable "Data Protection Culture." We analyze your company's data flow as if taking an X-ray, establishing a legal ground without disrupting your business processes.

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Furthermore, for our clients trading with the European Union or having global partners, we offer hybrid solutions that ensure compatibility between Turkish Law (Code 6698) and the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

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• End-to-End Code 6698 Compliance Projects: We prepare the "Personal Data Processing Inventory" by conducting one-on-one interviews with your company's departments. Based on this inventory, we draft Privacy Notices (Clarification Texts), Explicit Consent Forms, Retention and Destruction Policies, Cookie Policies, and Data Confidentiality Undertakings specifically tailor-made for your company, managing the entire compliance process from start to finish.

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• VERBIS Registration & Consultancy: We ensure that our clients who are obliged to register with the Data Controllers' Registry Information System (VERBIS) make accurate, up-to-date notifications consistent with their inventory. In the post-registration period, we provide periodic consultancy on reflecting inventory changes in the system.

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• Cross-Border Data Transfer: In processes involving the transfer of data abroad due to cloud computing systems, foreign-origin software, or overseas partnerships; we provide strategic support on signing "Standard Contracts" (Standard Contractual Clauses) in compliance with Code 6698 and Board decisions or managing "Binding Corporate Rules" (BCR) applications.

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• Contract Revisions: We revise employment contracts, supplier agreements, and service procurement contracts to which your company is a party in terms of Code 6698 provisions, and we draft "Data Security Undertakings" (DPAs) to minimize data transfer risks.

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• Data Breach Notification & Crisis Management: In data leaks caused by cyber-attacks or internal errors; we manage the mandatory notification processes to the Board (within 72 hours) and to the "Data Subjects." We activate legal crisis plans to minimize reputation loss and potential administrative fines.

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• Board Complaints & Appeals against Fines: We prepare defense files regarding complaints made against your company to the Personal Data Protection Board. We also handle opposition and cancellation lawsuits before the Criminal Judgeships of Peace against administrative fines imposed by the Board.

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• GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) Alignment: For our clients serving the European market or processing the data of EU citizens, we ensure alignment between Turkish Law (Code 6698) and European Law (GDPR), developing dual-protection mechanisms.

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• Training & Awareness: To prevent data breaches caused by human error, we organize "Personal Data Protection Legislation and Awareness Training" for company employees and executives.