Kişisel Verilerin Korunmasına İlişkin Bankacılık Sektörü İyi Uygulamalar Rehberi Güncellendi
Bankaların 6698 sayılı Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu ve ilgili ikincil mevzuat çerçevesinde uyması gereken usul ve esaslar ile yerine getirmesi gereken yükümlülüklerin iyi uygulama örnekleri vasıtasıyla ortaya konulması amacıyla Kurumumuz ve Türkiye Bankalar Birliği işbirliği ile hazırlanan Kişisel Verilerin Korunmasına İlişkin Bankacılık Sektörü İyi Uygulamalar Rehberi, 12.03.2024 tarihli 32487 sayılı Resmî Gazete'de yayımlanan 7499 sayılı Ceza Muhakemesi Kanunu ile Bazı Kanunlarda Değişiklik Yapılması Hakkında Kanun ile 6698 sayılı Kişisel Verilerin Korunması Kanunu’nda yapılan değişiklikler göz önüne alınarak güncellenmiş ve ilgililerin istifadesine sunulmuştur.
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Kişisel Verilerin Korunmasına İlişkin Bankacılık Sektörü İyi Uygulamalar Rehberi
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Purpose:
The Personal Data Protection Guide for the Banking Sector has been updated to provide examples of good practices for banks to follow within the scope of the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 and related secondary legislation. This guide, prepared jointly by our institution and the Turkish Banks Association, takes into account the changes made to the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 and the Criminal Procedure Code with Certain Amendments Act No. 7499.
The purpose of this updated guide is to provide banks with a clear understanding of their obligations and responsibilities regarding personal data protection, ensuring that they comply with the relevant laws and regulations.
Effects on Industry:
The update of the Personal Data Protection Guide for the Banking Sector will have significant effects on the banking industry as a whole. The revised guide provides banks with detailed information on how to implement good practices in personal data protection, ensuring compliance with the Law on the Protection of Personal Data No. 6698 and related secondary legislation.
The update is expected to improve the overall level of data protection within the banking sector, enhancing customer trust and confidence in banks’ ability to safeguard their sensitive information. This, in turn, will lead to increased transparency and accountability among banks, promoting a culture of data protection throughout the industry.
Relevant Stakeholders:
The Personal Data Protection Guide for the Banking Sector is primarily aimed at banks operating within Turkey’s jurisdiction. However, its effects will also be felt by customers and other stakeholders who rely on these institutions for personal financial services.
Key stakeholders affected by this update include:
- Banks: These are the primary beneficiaries of the revised guide, which provides them with a clear understanding of their obligations and responsibilities regarding personal data protection.
- Customers: As the intended users of banking services, customers will benefit from improved data protection practices within the sector, ensuring their sensitive information is safeguarded.
- Regulators: The Turkish government agencies responsible for overseeing the banking industry will be instrumental in enforcing compliance with the revised guide.
Next Steps:
To ensure effective implementation of the Personal Data Protection Guide for the Banking Sector, banks are advised to take the following steps:
- Update Policies and Procedures: Banks must review and update their internal policies and procedures to align them with the revised guide’s recommendations.
- Employee Training: Employees responsible for handling personal data should undergo training sessions to familiarize themselves with the updated guide’s provisions and responsibilities.
- Conduct Risk Assessments: Banks are required to conduct thorough risk assessments to identify potential vulnerabilities in their current data protection practices and implement necessary measures to mitigate these risks.
Any Other Relevant Information:
The Personal Data Protection Guide for the Banking Sector is part of a broader effort by Turkey’s government to strengthen personal data protection laws and regulations. This guide, when implemented correctly, will play a significant role in enhancing trust between banks and their customers, while also promoting accountability within the banking sector.
In addition to updating existing policies and procedures, banks should continue to monitor regulatory developments and engage with industry associations to stay informed about best practices and emerging trends in personal data protection.
