The RegTech Revolution: Investing in Tomorrow’s Regulatory Landscape

Dr. iur. Ali Osman Özdilek Preface: In an era defined by globalization and technological acceleration, traditional legislative processes are struggling to meet the demands of modern governance. Laws, crafted through slow-moving parliamentary deliberations, are often outdated by the time they take effect. Meanwhile, the pace of life, business, and innovation continues to accelerate. The result […]

Data Protection by Design: A New Paradigm in Privacy and Security

In the digital era, personal data became one of the biggest lifebloods in business operations. Safeguarding such data is a legal obligation and one of the imperative concerns in business. From social media giants down to healthcare providers and financial institutions, vast numbers of personal information are being collected daily, stored, and processed. Since news […]

Process Layer Analysis for Data Protection Compliance

A Structured Approach to Process Analysis in Data Protection Compliance: The Process Layer Analysis   The Complexity of Data Protection Compliance Projects Data protection compliance projects are inherently complex and require a structured, multi-faceted approach. One of the main challenges teams encounter in managing these projects is the absence of a clear methodology. This lack […]

Governance Risk Management and Compliance: A Strategic Guide

Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC) Definition  GRC abbreviation of the phrase stands for Governance, Risk, and Compliance. It is a high-powered approach that enables organizations to meet their objectives. This approach takes into consideration risk management and ensures actions are aligned with laws, regulations, and internal policies. Many people mistakenly associate GRC solely with IT. […]

Navigating GDPR & KVKK with New SCC

Living in a period where data flows across borders as never before, ensuring the protection of personal data has become quite puzzling. It is time for businesses to learn how to transfer data internationally in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation, when it comes to trade with its customers in the European Union. Recent […]

Advantages of Outsourcing DPO and DPR for Data Protection

General Data Protection Regulation (hereinafter referred to as “GDPR”), which came into force in 2018 and aims to provide a uniform data protection system in the European Union (hereinafter abbreviated as “EU”) region aims to establish a relationship between data controllers and data controllers. It includes provisions regarding the appointment of the Data Protection Officer […]