Turkey's KVKK Article 6: special categories of personal data
Article 6 of the KVKK subjects special categories such as health, sex life, religion, political opinion, criminal records and biometrics to strict conditions.
Which data
Race, ethnic origin, political opinion, philosophical belief, religion, dress, association or union membership, health, sex life, criminal records, biometric and genetic data.
2024 amendment
A 2024 amendment rewrote the processing conditions, allowing processing on limited listed grounds besides explicit consent.
In removals
If articles or forum posts reveal your health, legal history or private life, their special category status strengthens an erasure request.
General information, not legal advice. In real cases we work alongside lawyers who specialise in digital rights.
Frequently asked questions
How should clinics comply?
Patient data is health data; never use it in marketing or review replies.