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Complaint to Turkey's KVKK Board (template)

If a Turkish data controller refuses, answers inadequately or ignores your request for 30 days, you can complain to the Personal Data Protection Board; the deadlines are short.

Deadlines

Within 30 days of learning the controller's answer, and in any case within 60 days of your request. You must have applied to the controller first.

Template (send in Turkish; English shown for reference)

To: Personal Data Protection Authority (KVKK), Ankara

Complainant: [name, ID/passport no, address, email, phone]
Controller: [name, address, website]

Subject: Complaint under Article 14 of Law No. 6698

On [date] I applied to the controller by [method] asking for erasure of my personal data at [URLs] (application and proof of delivery attached). The controller [did not reply within 30 days / refused on the grounds that ...].

My data are still processed at [URLs]. I ask the Board to take the necessary action.
[Date] [Signature]
Attachments: application, proof of delivery, reply if any, screenshots, ID copy

General information, not legal advice. In real cases we work alongside lawyers who specialise in digital rights.

Frequently asked questions

Can the Board order removal?

It can order the controller to end the unlawful processing and impose administrative fines; in practice it can take months.

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