Turkish Penal Code Article 135: unlawful recording of personal data
Article 135 makes unlawfully recording personal data a crime in Turkey, with heavier penalties for sensitive data such as health, sex life or religion.
What it says
Unlawfully recording personal data: one to three years' imprisonment, increased by half for data on political, philosophical or religious views, racial origin, morals, health, sex life or union membership.
When it applies
Sites keeping unauthorised files on people, unconsented archiving of patient, customer or staff data, covertly recorded personal information.
Related
Spreading the data falls under Article 136; failing to destroy expired data under Article 138.
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Frequently asked questions
Is a complaint required?
No; the personal data offences in Articles 135, 136 and 138 are prosecuted ex officio.