CVG Law Firm

CVG Law Firm is an Istanbul-based law firm offering legal consultancy and dispute resolution services to foreign and Turkish companies. As the CVG team, we are mainly offering our client companies legal services in a wide range of areas such as personal data protection law, information technology law, labor law, trade law as well as real estate law including urban transformation. With our team’s extensive knowledge and experience of different practice areas, we passionately assist our clients throughout their business by leveraging our experience over 20 years in litigation, appeal, and arbitration. Phone: +902122517571Website: www.cvghukuk.comEmail: info@cvghukuk.comLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/company/cvghukuk Can specializes in technology and advising clients on regulatory issues and litigation practices. Can's litigation experience includes both representing clients in Turkey proceeding sings and preparation for potential litigation. In addition, Can has a particular interest regulation subjects of technology. As Managing Partner, he played a central role in restructuring the partnership, putting the firm on a path of consistent growth.

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Can Çayırpare

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• Guideline on the Transfers of Personal Data AbroadPublished in January 2025, this guideline aims to explain the processes for transferring personal data abroad under Article 9 of the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 (“the Law”). The guideline serves as an instructive document regarding the implementation of the Law and the safeguards established by the Personal Data Protection Board (“the Board”). While the guideline primarily explains the provisions of the Law, it also aims to provide practical guidance through case studies and scenarios. Notably, this guideline reflects the Personal Data Protection Authority's approach of aligning with the European Data Protection Board's guidelines in terms of methodology. As an overview, it is essential to summarize the legislative changes addressed in the guide.18 February 2025
• Turkish Personal Data Protection Law 2.0 (“PDPL 2.0”)The first step has been taken in the long-awaited harmonisation of the Turkish Data Protection Law with the GDPR. With this step, the regulations of the Law, especially on data transfer and processing of sensitive data, have been made more applicable for data controllers. In addition, we have summarised the changes made, although more major changes are expected in the coming periods.18 April 2024
• Extraterritorial Implications of Turkish Data Protection LegislationThis article explores the regulatory landscape for data controllers located outside Turkey and their obligations under the Turkish Data Protection Law.16 February 2024
• Extraterritorial Implications of Turkish Data Protection LegislationThis article explores the regulatory landscape for data controllers located outside Turkey and their obligations under the Turkish Data Protection Law.18 December 2023