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Turkish Data Protection Authority

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Turkish Data Protection Authority
KVKK
Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu
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Agency overview
FormedJanuary 30, 2017 (2017-01-30)
HeadquartersNasuh Akar Mah. 1407. Sokak, No:4, Çankaya, Ankara, Turkey
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[1] 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.[2] Turkish Data Protection Authority was established under the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 published in 2016.[3]

References

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  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.