Lexist is an independent full-service Turkish law firm providing Data Privacy and Protection legal services.

Turkish regulators strive to regulate the evolving digital environment through future-forward regulation. Therefore, our Data Privacy & Data Protection lawyers are always up-to-date with the rapidly changing Turkish legal frameworks.

Lexist knows that business owners and data controllers need to stay ahead, informed, and compliant. We also understand how valuable data is to a client and can assist in implementing the most strategic processes and programmes to avoid breaches of domestic legislation. If a client is an international actor, we seek to align Turkish data strategies with any cross-border and international goals the client may have.

Lexist commonly advises on the following data protection and privacy issues:

  • Sector-specific data protection rights and obligations
  • Collection, processing, storage, and transfer of individuals’ data
  • Notification of data collection, individuals’ choice, right to be forgotten, and access to data
  • Data transfer within Turkey and internationally
  • Best practice for handling personal and sensitive data
  • Contractual obligations, protection, and assurances
  • Legislation governing the requesting, granting, usage, and protection of trade, banking, and customer confidential data
  • Security breaches and the contractual implications for vendor, client, and employee relationships
  • Anti-money laundering and protection of personal data
  • Regulatory barriers concerning marketing, particularly telemarketing and via the internet
  • Development of privacy strategies and policies
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Mandatory disclosures required by regulatory authorities
  • Employee data protection policies and procedures
  • Information and cybersecurity
  • Internal investigations
  • GDPR in Turkey
  • Litigation and external investigations

We also provide support with compliance and pursuing licenses, permissions, permits, and applications from the relevant Turkish authorities on behalf of our clients.

Lexist is an independent full-service Turkish law firm providing Data Privacy and Protection legal services.

Turkish regulators strive to regulate the evolving digital environment through future-forward regulation. Therefore, our Data Privacy & Data Protection lawyers are always up-to-date with the rapidly changing Turkish legal frameworks.

Lexist knows that business owners and data controllers need to stay ahead, informed, and compliant. We also understand how valuable data is to a client and can assist in implementing the most strategic processes and programmes to avoid breaches of domestic legislation. If a client is an international actor, we seek to align Turkish data strategies with any cross-border and international goals the client may have.

Lexist commonly advises on the following data protection and privacy issues:

  • Sector-specific data protection rights and obligations
  • Collection, processing, storage, and transfer of individuals’ data
  • Notification of data collection, individuals’ choice, right to be forgotten, and access to data
  • Data transfer within Turkey and internationally
  • Best practice for handling personal and sensitive data
  • Contractual obligations, protection, and assurances
  • Legislation governing the requesting, granting, usage, and protection of trade, banking, and customer confidential data
  • Security breaches and the contractual implications for vendor, client, and employee relationships
  • Anti-money laundering and protection of personal data
  • Regulatory barriers concerning marketing, particularly telemarketing and via the internet
  • Development of privacy strategies and policies
  • Data-driven decision-making
  • Mandatory disclosures required by regulatory authorities
  • Employee data protection policies and procedures
  • Information and cybersecurity
  • Internal investigations
  • GDPR in Turkey

Litigation and external investigations

We also provide support with compliance and pursuing licenses, permissions, permits, and applications from the relevant Turkish authorities on behalf of our clients.

Contact The Partner

Eyüp Kul – Partner at Lexist Law Firm, expert in arbitration and international projects

Dr. Eyüp Kul

Founding Partner