Personal Data Protection BoardGovernment

The Personal Data Protection Board (Kişisel Verileri Koruma Kurulu) is the decision-making organ of Turkey's Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK), operating as an independent regulatory body. Its mandate is to safeguard personal data, protect fundamental rights and freedoms, and oversee compliance with Law No. 6698 through regulatory enforcement and penalties. Established following the enactment of Turkey's milestone data protection legislation in 2016, the Board officially commenced its regulatory duties in January 2017 after its members were appointed and sworn in.