Data Protection Consulting

GDPR Compliance and Consulting Services

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) applies to every organization kapsar. Nesil Teknoloji processing EU residents' personal data. With our IAPP CIPP/E certified experts and ISO 27001/27701 belgeli certified infrastructure, we manage your compliance program.

€20MMaksimum Ceza
%4Of Turnover
72 SaatBreach Notification
99GDPR Maddesi
Free Preliminary Assessment Service Scope

What Is GDPR?

Watch our guide video on the GDPR compliance journey.

Why Nesil Teknoloji?

International Certifications and Competencies

With IAPP-accredited experts and ISO-certified infrastructure, we are your trusted partner for GDPR compliance.

IAPP Certification

CIPP/E Certified Experts

Our Team, International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) Our team holds the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification — internationally recognized proof of our expertise in European data protection law and GDPR.

ISO Belgesi

ISO/IEC 27001

Information Security Management System forms the foundation of Nesil Teknoloji's information security policies. Designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information assets, the system enables effective management of security risks.

ISO Belgesi

ISO/IEC 27701

Privacy Information Management System Our processes, structured to this standard, demonstrate full alignment with KVKK and GDPR requirements and our commitment to transparency, accountability, and trust in personal data processing.

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What Is GDPR? Scope and Significance

The EU General Data Protection Regulation is the world's most comprehensive legal framework for personal data protection.

What Is GDPR?

GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation)is the European Union's data protection regulation, in force since 25 May 2018. It comprises 99 articles and covers every company processing EU residents' data — wherever the company is headquartered. Violations can draw fines of up to 20 milyon Euro or 4% of global turnover .​

GDPR's defining feature is its extraterritorial effect (Article 3). The regulation reaches beyond EU borders to any company worldwide that offers goods or services to EU residents or monitors their behavior — every company including a Turkish company selling into Europe through e-commerce.

The regulation defines six legal bases for processing (Article 6): consent, performance of a contract, legal obligation, vital interests, public task, and legitimate interests. Every processing activity must rest on at least one of them.

GDPR also mandates "Privacy by Design" (Privacy by Design) and "Privacy by Default" (Privacy by Default) principles (Article 25). In the event of a data breach, the supervisory authority must be notified within 72 hours (Article 33).

The 7 Core GDPR Principles (Article 5)

  • Hukuka uygunluk: Transparent processing
  • Purpose limitation: Specified purposes
  • Data minimization: Gerekli minimum
  • Accuracy: Up-to-date data
  • Storage limitation: Only as long as needed
  • Security: Appropriate measures
  • Hesap verebilirlik: Accountability
Service Scope

GDPR Complianceluluk Hizmetlerimiz

We treat GDPR compliance as a sustainable governance model and deliver a 360° compliance program.

GAP Analizi

We benchmark your current processing activities against GDPR requirements, identify the gaps, and deliver a roadmap.

  • Article-by-article assessment
  • Risk prioritization
  • Detailed report

Records of Processing (RoPA)

We build and maintain the record of processing activities required under Article 30.

  • Data categories
  • Transfer mechanisms
  • Retention periods

DPIA Assessment

We run the mandatory impact assessments for high-risk processing and recommend risk mitigations.

  • Risk analizi
  • Proportionality assessment
  • Mitigation recommendations

Policies and Procedures

We draft GDPR-compliant privacy policies, cookie policies, and breach response procedures.

  • Privacy policy
  • Breach procedure
  • Request procedure

DPO Hizmeti

We provide CIPP/E-certified outsourced DPO services or advisory support for your existing DPO.

  • Certified DPO
  • Authority liaison
  • Periyodik raporlama

Technical Measures

We implement encryption, pseudonymization, access control, and consent management.

  • Encryption
  • Access control
  • Consent management

International Transfers

We prepare SCCs and BCRs for third-country transfers and conduct transfer impact assessments.

  • Transfer assessment
  • SCC/BCR preparation
  • Supplementary safeguards

Training Program

We run GDPR awareness training for all staff plus department-specific sessions.

  • Awareness training
  • Department training
  • Annual refresh

Continuous Monitoring

We sustain compliance through periodic audits, policy updates, and regulatory change tracking.

  • Annual audit
  • Mevzuat takibi
  • Improvement recommendations
Madde 12-22

Data Subject Rights

GDPR grants data subjects extensive rights. Enabling those rights effectively is a critical compliance component.

MADDE 13-14

Bilgilendirilme

Right to transparent information

MADDE 15

Access

Right of access to data

MADDE 16

Rectification

Correcting inaccurate data

MADDE 17

Silme

Right to be forgotten

MADDE 18

Restriction

Restricting processing

MADDE 20

Portability

Right to data portability

MADDE 21

Objection

Objecting to processing

MADDE 22

Otomatik Karar

Profillemeye itiraz

Madde 83

GDPR Fines

GDPR sets a two-tier fine system based on the severity of the violation.

How High Are GDPR Fines?

GDPR has a two-tier fine system: Alt kademe (technical shortcomings) draws €10 million or 2% of turnover; the upper tier (fundamental rights violations) draws €20 million or 4% of turnover — whichever is higher. In 2023, Meta was fined €1.2 billion.

Alt Kademe — Madde 83(4)
€10M or 2%

Technical and Organizational Violations

Privacy by Design gaps, failure to keep RoPA, breach of cooperation duties, insufficient security measures, failure to appoint a DPO.

Upper Tier — Article 83(5)
€20M or 4%

Violations of Core Principles and Rights

Violation of core principles, processing without a legal basis, obstructing data subject rights, breaching international transfer rules.

Comparison

GDPR vs. KVKK

Turkish companies serving the EU must comply with both regulations.

Are Companies in Türkiye Subject to GDPR?

Evet— if you offer goods/services to EU residents or monitor their behavior (analytics, tracking) GDPR'a tabisiniz. This "extraterritorial effect" is set out in Article 3. Companies selling into the EU from Türkiye or serving EU tourists fall within GDPR's scope.

KriterGDPRKVKK
ScopeExtraterritorial — every company processing EU dataCompanies operating in Türkiye
Maksimum Ceza€20M or 4% of turnover~2 milyon TL
Breach Notificationwithin 72 hours"Without undue delay"
DPO RequirementMandatory for some companiesNot mandatory
Data PortabilityVar (Madde 20)Yok
Methodology

Compliance Process

A program run in modular, trackable steps. Duration: 3-12 months.

1

Discovery and Gap Analysis

Current-state assessment benchmarked against GDPR requirements.

2

Data Mapping

Mapping personal data flows and building the RoPA.

3

Risk Assessment

DPIA and risk analysis work.

4

Policy Development

Drafting privacy policies and procedures.

5

Teknik Uygulama

Privacy by Design implementasyonu.

6

Training and Monitoring

Staff training and continuous compliance tracking.

Deliverables

Teslimatlar

Concrete deliverables that satisfy audit requirements.

GAP Analiz Raporu
Current state, article-level compliance status, risk prioritization, and roadmap.
RoPA Document
Article 30 compliant documentation of all processing activities.
DPIA Reports
Impact assessments for high-risk processing with risk mitigation recommendations.
Politika Seti
Privacy, cookie, and data retention policies (in Turkish and English).
Procedure Documents
Data subject request, breach notification, and data deletion procedures.
Training Materials
Awareness training, department sessions, and knowledge tests.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are companies in Türkiye subject to GDPR?
Yes. If you offer goods/services to EU residents or monitor their behavior (analytics, profiling), GDPR applies. This "extraterritorial effect" is set out in Article 3.
Is appointing a DPO mandatory?
Under Article 37 it is mandatory for public bodies, organizations conducting large-scale systematic monitoring, or those processing special category data at scale. Optional for everyone else.
What should we do in a data breach?
Notify the competent DPA within 72 hours of becoming aware of the breach. If the risk is high, notify the affected data subjects as well.
How long does GDPR compliance take?
It ranges from 3 to 12 months depending on organization size. Baseline compliance takes 3-4 months; full maturity 6-12 months.
Cookie consent zorunlu mu?
Yes. Non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising) require prior opt-in consent. The cookie banner must present "accept" and "reject" options equally.
What is Nesil Teknoloji's GDPR expertise?
Our team is IAPP CIPP/E certified — the most respected international credential in European data protection law. Our ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certificates back our corporate infrastructure.

Let's Assess Your GDPR Compliance

Let's plan your compliance program with our IAPP CIPP/E certified experts and ISO 27001/27701 certified infrastructure.

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