IT, Cyber and Data Protection (KVKK) Law
In the era of digital transformation and AI integration, technology developers and corporate data controllers face complex IP and regulatory enforcement. Gürkan & Sayın provides comprehensive counsel on KVKK compliance, software licensing under FSEK Art. 52, domain disputes, and cybercrimes.
IT & Data Protection Services
Our dedicated legal team provides comprehensive advocacy across every stage of the matter.
KVKK / GDPR Compliance & VERBİS Registry
Data inventory mapping, privacy notices, consent mechanisms, retention policies, and regulatory filings.
Software & Cloud (SaaS) Contracts
Source code ownership clauses, SLA agreements, open-source copyleft audits, and assignment of financial rights under FSEK Art. 52.
Domain Name Disputes (UDRP & TRABİS)
Challenging bad-faith cybersquatting before ICANN UDRP arbitration panels and Turkish TRABİS administrative authorities.
Cybercrime Defense & Victim Representation
Defense in computer interference, unauthorized system access, data theft, and financial cybercrimes under TPC Arts. 243-245.
Regulatory Sanctions and KVKK Board Precedents
Related Legal Articles & Guides
In-depth case law analysis and statutory guides published by our attorneys.
Use of Bank Accounts (IBAN) by Third Parties and Qualified Fraud Charges (TPC Art. 158/1-f)
Prosecution of individuals permitting third-party use of personal bank accounts under cyber fraud provisions, lack of criminal intent defense, and financial intelligence blocking procedures.
Transfer of Financial Rights under Article 52 of FSEK and Source Code Ownership in Software and Web Design Contracts
Who owns intellectual property in software and website development? Strict formal validity requirements for copyright transfer under FSEK Art. 52, source code delivery obligations, domain name disputes, and the legal status of AI-generated code.
Personal Data Protection and KVKK Compliance
Privacy notices, consent, VERBİS, cloud services and breach notifications, including key developments in Turkish data protection between 2024 and 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
Essential questions regarding rights, litigation procedures, and representation in this field.
No. The Data Protection Board strictly mandates that informed consent must be distinct, unbundled from privacy notices, and not conditioned upon receipt of service.
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