Turkish Data Protection Authority

Turkish Data Protection Authority
KVKK
Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu
Agency overview
FormedJanuary 30, 2017 (2017-01-30)
Headquarters
Websitekvkk.gov.tr

The Turkish Data Protection Authority (Turkish: Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu, KVKK) is a government organization in Turkey which provides the protection of personal data and works to develop awareness in this respect in the public eye in line with the fundamental rights related with privacy and freedom stated in the Constitution. Turkish Data Protection Authority was established under the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 published in 2016.

References

  1. ↑ "Turkey reviews six online platforms for children's data-processing practices".
  2. ↑ Data Protection in Turkey / Turkish Data Protection Authority
  3. ↑ Celik, Minhac (2025-12-29). "Turkey's Cybersecurity Problem: Governance, Culture and Coordination". Balkan Insight. Retrieved 2026-04-08.