Article 9 of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 (“Law”) titled “Cross-border transfer of personal data” was amended by the Official Gazette published on March 12, 2024. Subsequently, the Regulation on the Procedures and Principles Regarding the Cross-Border Transfer of Personal Data

The Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 ("PDPL") aims to protect privacy, ensure data security and prevent unlimited and indiscriminate collection of personal data, unauthorised access, disclosure or violation of personal rights as a result of misuse or violation. The failure to comply with the rules set forth under PDPL may result in administrative fines, which are revised each year, and also in criminal sanctions.