Legislation Review

Comparative Analysis of the European Union and Turkish Personal Data Protection Laws: Basic Principles, Legal Grounds, and Rights of Data Subjects

Volume: 5 Number: 2 December 29, 2023
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Comparative Analysis of the European Union and Turkish Personal Data Protection Laws: Basic Principles, Legal Grounds, and Rights of Data Subjects

Abstract

This study provides a brief overview of the European General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK), specifically examining their similarities and differences in terms of fundamental principles governing data processing, legal grounds for personal data processing, including for processing special categories of personal data, and the rights of data subjects. While a significant alignment is observed between the two regulations regarding fundamental principles, the study highlights differences, particularly in certain data processing conditions and regulations pertaining to the rights of relevant parties. It is noted that the coherence observed between the two legislations is also attributed to the proactive efforts of the Turkish Personal Data Protection Authority. In conclusion, despite disparities between the two legislations, the study underscores the commitment of Turkish authorities to ensure full compliance with the GDPR and asserts that comprehensive compliance can be attained through a holistic approach.

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Privacy and Data Rights

Journal Section

Legislation Review

Early Pub Date

December 26, 2023

Publication Date

December 29, 2023

Submission Date

December 18, 2023

Acceptance Date

December 25, 2023

Published in Issue

Year 2023 Volume: 5 Number: 2

APA
Evren, A. G. (2023). Comparative Analysis of the European Union and Turkish Personal Data Protection Laws: Basic Principles, Legal Grounds, and Rights of Data Subjects. Kişisel Verileri Koruma Dergisi, 5(2), 39-64. https://izlik.org/JA26BD99EM
AMA
1.Evren AG. Comparative Analysis of the European Union and Turkish Personal Data Protection Laws: Basic Principles, Legal Grounds, and Rights of Data Subjects. Kişisel Verileri Koruma Dergisi. 2023;5(2):39-64. https://izlik.org/JA26BD99EM
Chicago
Evren, Adife Gül. 2023. “Comparative Analysis of the European Union and Turkish Personal Data Protection Laws: Basic Principles, Legal Grounds, and Rights of Data Subjects”. Kişisel Verileri Koruma Dergisi 5 (2): 39-64. https://izlik.org/JA26BD99EM.
EndNote
Evren AG (December 1, 2023) Comparative Analysis of the European Union and Turkish Personal Data Protection Laws: Basic Principles, Legal Grounds, and Rights of Data Subjects. Kişisel Verileri Koruma Dergisi 5 2 39–64.
IEEE
[1]A. G. Evren, “Comparative Analysis of the European Union and Turkish Personal Data Protection Laws: Basic Principles, Legal Grounds, and Rights of Data Subjects”, Kişisel Verileri Koruma Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 2, pp. 39–64, Dec. 2023, [Online]. Available: https://izlik.org/JA26BD99EM
ISNAD
Evren, Adife Gül. “Comparative Analysis of the European Union and Turkish Personal Data Protection Laws: Basic Principles, Legal Grounds, and Rights of Data Subjects”. Kişisel Verileri Koruma Dergisi 5/2 (December 1, 2023): 39-64. https://izlik.org/JA26BD99EM.
JAMA
1.Evren AG. Comparative Analysis of the European Union and Turkish Personal Data Protection Laws: Basic Principles, Legal Grounds, and Rights of Data Subjects. Kişisel Verileri Koruma Dergisi. 2023;5:39–64.
MLA
Evren, Adife Gül. “Comparative Analysis of the European Union and Turkish Personal Data Protection Laws: Basic Principles, Legal Grounds, and Rights of Data Subjects”. Kişisel Verileri Koruma Dergisi, vol. 5, no. 2, Dec. 2023, pp. 39-64, https://izlik.org/JA26BD99EM.
Vancouver
1.Adife Gül Evren. Comparative Analysis of the European Union and Turkish Personal Data Protection Laws: Basic Principles, Legal Grounds, and Rights of Data Subjects. Kişisel Verileri Koruma Dergisi [Internet]. 2023 Dec. 1;5(2):39-64. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA26BD99EM