Guidelines On Transfer Of Personal Data Abroad Has Been Published

Introduction:

On January 2, 2025, the Personal Data Protection Authority ("KVKK") published the Guidelines on the Transfer of Personal Data Abroad ("Guidelines"), which guides the implementation of the legislation on the transfer of personal data abroad. In particular, the Guidelines aim to shed light on the implementation of the amendments made to Article 9 of the Law No. 6698 on the Protection of Personal Data ("Law"). This Guidelines, which is of critical importance for both data controllers and data processors, provides an important roadmap for conducting data transfer processes in a transparent and lawful manner.

• Purpose and Scope of the Guidelines

The main purpose of the Guidelines is to clarify the procedures to be followed during the transfer of personal data abroad within the framework of Article 9 of the Law and the appropriate assurance mechanisms determined by the LPPD. The Law has been reorganized in line with the European Union's General