Implements compliance with Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law (Kisisel Verilerin Korunmasi Kanunu, KVKK, Law No.

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Install Turkey Kvkk

skills CLI
$ npx skills add mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills --skill turkey-kvkk -a claude-code

Project install by default; add -g for ~/.claude/skills/.

GitHub CLI
$ gh skill install mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills turkey-kvkk --agent claude-code

Project scope by default; add --scope user for a personal install. Needs GitHub CLI 2.90.0 or later (public preview).

Manual copy
$ git clone --depth 1 https://github.com/mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills.git skills-src && mkdir -p .claude/skills && cp -r skills-src/skills/privacy/turkey-kvkk .claude/skills/turkey-kvkk && rm -rf skills-src

Use ~/.claude/skills/ instead of .claude/skills for a personal install. The folder must contain SKILL.md.

Claude Code skills documentation · loads skills from .claude/skills/

Facts

Skill name
turkey-kvkk
GitHub stars
301
Token cost
~1.9k tokens
SKILL.md length
943 words
Files
5 (incl. scripts, references, assets)
Skills in repo
280
Repo updated
First seen
Licence
Apache-2.0

At a glance

Implements compliance with Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law (Kisisel Verilerin Korunmasi Kanunu, KVKK, Law No.

  • Works in 7 steps: Expressly provided by law — processing… → Necessary for protection of life or… → Necessary for performance of a contract… → …
  • Tasks that involve Privacy and GDPR
  • SKILL.md covers Overview, Key Definitions, Lawful Bases for Processing… and Special Category Data (Article…, plus 6 more sections
  • Runs Python scripts from its folder

What it does

Turkey Kvkk is an agent skill from mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills. Implements compliance with Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law (Kisisel Verilerin Korunmasi Kanunu, KVKK, Law No. 6698). Covers data controller obligations, data subject rights, VERBIS registration, cross-border transfer restrictions, Board decisions, and administrative fines. Keywords: KVKK, Turkey, VERBIS, data controller registry, Board decision, cross-border.

Its SKILL.md is about 1.9k tokens, which your agent loads only when the skill is triggered. The skill folder holds 7 other files, including scripts, reference files and assets (for example `assets/template.md`, `references/standards.md` and `references/workflows.md`).

It sits in Legal & Compliance, covering Privacy and GDPR. The repository describes itself as: 282+ structured privacy & data protection skills for AI agents. GDPR, CCPA, EU AI Act, HIPAA, LGPD, PIPL, DPDP Act. The licence is Apache-2.0.

When your agent uses it

  • Tasks that involve Privacy and GDPR

Example prompts

  • “Use the turkey-kvkk skill to implement compliance with Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law (Kisisel Verilerin Korunmasi Kanunu, KVKK, Law No”
  • “/turkey-kvkk”

Requirements

  • Python 3

Workflow steps

7 steps, taken from the first numbered list in SKILL.md.

  1. Expressly provided by law — processing is clearly laid down in legislation
  2. Necessary for protection of life or physical integrity — where the data subject or another person is physically or legally incapable of…
  3. Necessary for performance of a contract — directly related to establishing or performing a contract
  4. Necessary for the controller to fulfil a legal obligation
  5. Data made public by the data subject — manifestly made public
  6. Necessary for establishment, exercise, or defence of a right
  7. Necessary for legitimate interests of the controller — provided this does not violate fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject

What it can do on your machine

Read from SKILL.md and the folder at commit 9b2ef9e. It shows what the files ask for, not the result of running them.

  • Tool permissions

    Pre-approves nothing: there is no allowed-tools line, so your agent's usual permission prompts apply.

    From allowed-tools in the SKILL.md frontmatter.

  • Runs code

    Ships 1 file in scripts/ (Python), which the agent can run.

    From the folder's file list and the shell code blocks in SKILL.md.

  • Network

    No URLs in SKILL.md.

    From URLs in SKILL.md, links to its own repository left out.

  • Credentials

    Names no API keys, tokens, secrets or passwords.

    From names ending in _API_KEY, _TOKEN, _SECRET, _KEY or _PASSWORD in SKILL.md.

Context cost

Turkey Kvkk loads about 1.9k tokens when it runs, and up to ~5.3k if it reads all its reference files. Until then it costs about 95 tokens; SKILL.md has 943 words of instructions outside code blocks.

Always · name and description, kept in context so the agent knows when to use it
~95
When it runs · the whole SKILL.md, loaded when a task matches
~1.9k
With references · SKILL.md plus every file in references/, read only if the agent opens them
~5.3k

Estimates: characters ÷ 4, the usual rule of thumb; real counts depend on the model's tokenizer. Scripts and assets cost tokens only if the agent reads them.

Safety

Auto-check passed

The automated check found no risky patterns in SKILL.md.

Automated static check — not a guarantee. Review scripts before installing. It scans the text of SKILL.md for risky patterns (piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files, hidden Unicode, destructive commands); the scripts in this folder are not scanned.

SKILL.md

The full file from mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills at commit 9b2ef9e, republished under its Apache-2.0 licence (© mukul975). 943 words, ~1,889 tokens.

Download SKILL.mdSave it as .claude/skills/turkey-kvkk/SKILL.md (or your agent's skills folder). This skill also uses 4 other files; get the full folder from GitHub.
name
turkey-kvkk
description
Implements compliance with Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law (Kisisel Verilerin Korunmasi Kanunu, KVKK, Law No. 6698). Covers data controller obligations, data subject rights, VERBIS registration, cross-border transfer restrictions, Board decisions, and administrative fines. Keywords: KVKK, Turkey, VERBIS, data controller registry, Board decision, cross-border.
license
Apache-2.0
metadata.author
mukul975
metadata.version
1.0
metadata.domain
privacy
metadata.subdomain
global-privacy-regulations
metadata.tags
kvkk, turkey, verbis, cross-border-transfer, data-controller-registry

Turkey KVKK Compliance

Overview

The Kisisel Verilerin Korunmasi Kanunu (KVKK), Law No. 6698, is Turkey's comprehensive personal data protection law. It was published in the Official Gazette on 7 April 2016 and entered into force on the same date. The KVKK is modelled on the EU Data Protection Directive 95/46/EC and shares structural similarities with the GDPR, though there are significant differences in cross-border transfer mechanisms, consent requirements, and the role of the Personal Data Protection Authority (Kisisel Verileri Koruma Kurumu, KVKK Authority) and its decision-making body, the Personal Data Protection Board (Kurul).

Turkey applied for EU membership in 1987, and the KVKK was enacted partly to align with EU data protection standards. However, Turkey has not received an adequacy decision from the European Commission under GDPR Article 45, which creates complexity for EU-Turkey data flows.

Key Definitions

Turkish TermEnglishGDPR Equivalent
Kisisel veriPersonal dataPersonal data (Art. 4(1))
Ozel nitelikli kisisel veriSpecial category personal dataSpecial category data (Art. 9)
Veri sorumlusuData controllerController (Art. 4(7))
Veri isleyenData processorProcessor (Art. 4(8))
Ilgili kisiData subject / Relevant personData subject
Acik rizaExplicit consentConsent
VERBISData Controllers RegistryNo direct equivalent (registration system)

Lawful Bases for Processing (Article 5)

Processing of personal data is prohibited without the explicit consent of the data subject, except where:

  1. Expressly provided by law — processing is clearly laid down in legislation
  2. Necessary for protection of life or physical integrity — where the data subject or another person is physically or legally incapable of giving consent
  3. Necessary for performance of a contract — directly related to establishing or performing a contract
  4. Necessary for the controller to fulfil a legal obligation
  5. Data made public by the data subject — manifestly made public
  6. Necessary for establishment, exercise, or defence of a right
  7. Necessary for legitimate interests of the controller — provided this does not violate fundamental rights and freedoms of the data subject

Special Category Data (Article 6)

Special category data includes: race, ethnic origin, political opinion, philosophical belief, religion, sect or other belief, appearance and dressing, association/foundation/union membership, health, sexual life, criminal conviction and security measures, and biometric and genetic data.

Processing requires either:

  • Explicit consent of the data subject, OR
  • Express authorisation by law (for categories other than health and sexual life)
  • For health and sexual life data: processing by persons or authorised institutions under secrecy obligations for purposes of public health, preventive medicine, medical diagnosis, treatment, care, or health service management

VERBIS — Data Controllers Registry

All data controllers meeting the registration threshold must register with VERBIS (Veri Sorumlulari Sicil Bilgi Sistemi). Registration requires disclosure of:

  • Identity and contact information of the data controller and representative
  • Purpose of data processing
  • Categories of data subjects and personal data
  • Recipients or categories of recipients
  • Personal data transferred abroad and transfer safeguards
  • Maximum retention periods
  • Security measures taken

Exemptions from VERBIS: The Board has exempted certain categories including data controllers processing data as required by law, data controllers with fewer than 50 employees and less than TRY 100 million annual turnover (provided core activity is not special category data processing), and notaries.

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Cross-Border Transfers (Article 9)

Transfer of personal data abroad requires:

  1. Explicit consent of the data subject, OR
  2. One of the Article 5(2) or Article 6(3) conditions is met, AND one of:
    • Transfer is to a country with adequate protection (as determined by the Board — as of 2026 the Board has not yet published a list of adequate countries)
    • Data controllers in Turkey and abroad provide adequate protection in writing and the Board grants permission
    • Binding corporate rules approved by the Board

2024 Amendment: The KVKK was amended in March 2024 to introduce new cross-border transfer mechanisms including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions aligned more closely with GDPR Chapter V, with transitional provisions extending to 1 September 2024.

Data Subject Rights (Article 11)

Data subjects have the right to:

  1. Learn whether their personal data is being processed
  2. Request information about processing if data has been processed
  3. Learn the purpose of processing and whether data is used in accordance with its purpose
  4. Know the third parties to whom personal data is transferred domestically or abroad
  5. Request rectification of incomplete or inaccurate data
  6. Request erasure or destruction of personal data under Article 7
  7. Request notification of rectification/erasure to third parties
  8. Object to a result that is against them produced by analysis of processed data exclusively through automated systems
  9. Claim compensation for damages arising from unlawful processing

Enforcement and Penalties

The Personal Data Protection Board may impose administrative fines:

  • TRY 5,000 to 1,000,000 for failure to comply with the obligation to inform (Article 10)
  • TRY 15,000 to 1,000,000 for failure to comply with data security obligations (Article 12)
  • TRY 25,000 to 1,000,000 for failure to comply with Board decisions (Article 15)
  • TRY 20,000 to 1,000,000 for failure to register with VERBIS (Article 16)

Fine amounts are adjusted annually based on the revaluation rate.

Key Board Decisions

  • Decision 2019/78: Guidelines on explicit consent — consent must be freely given, informed, specific, and an unambiguous indication of will
  • Decision 2019/10: Data controller and data processor distinction — clarified responsibilities and contractual requirements
  • Decision 2020/915: Cookie consent requirements — prior consent required for non-essential cookies
  • Decision 2022/1: Cross-border transfer assessment criteria prior to the 2024 amendments

Integration Points

  • cross-border transfers: KVKK Article 9 transfer mechanisms interact with GDPR Chapter V for EU-Turkey flows
  • vendor-privacy-due-diligence: Data processor agreements must include Article 12 security obligations
  • breach-72h-notification: KVKK Article 12(5) requires notification to the Board "as soon as possible" (Board guideline suggests 72 hours)
  • data-inventory-mapping: VERBIS registration requires comprehensive processing inventory

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Files

SKILL.md and 4 other files (scripts, references, assets) in skills/privacy/turkey-kvkk of mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills.

  • SKILL.md
  • assets/template.md
  • references/standards.md
  • references/workflows.md
  • scripts/process.py

Open the folder on GitHubat commit 9b2ef9e

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Questions about Turkey Kvkk

What does Turkey Kvkk do?

Implements compliance with Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law (Kisisel Verilerin Korunmasi Kanunu, KVKK, Law No. Turkey Kvkk is an agent skill from mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills. Implements compliance with Turkey's Personal Data Protection Law (Kisisel Verilerin Korunmasi Kanunu, KVKK, Law No.

When should I use Turkey Kvkk?

Turkey Kvkk fits situations like: tasks that involve Privacy and GDPR.

How do I install Turkey Kvkk in Claude Code?

Run `npx skills add mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills --skill turkey-kvkk -a claude-code`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/privacy/turkey-kvkk in mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills) into .claude/skills/turkey-kvkk in your project. Claude Code loads it when a task matches its description.

How do I install Turkey Kvkk in Codex?

Run `npx skills add mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills --skill turkey-kvkk -a codex`. Or copy the skill folder (skills/privacy/turkey-kvkk in mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills) into .agents/skills/turkey-kvkk in your project. Codex loads it when a task matches its description.

Can I use Turkey Kvkk in Cursor, Gemini CLI or GitHub Copilot?

Cursor, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot and OpenCode also load SKILL.md folders. With the skills CLI, run `npx skills add mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills --skill turkey-kvkk -a cursor` (or -a gemini-cli, github-copilot or opencode for the others). To copy it by hand, put the folder in .cursor/skills/turkey-kvkk, .gemini/skills/turkey-kvkk, .github/skills/turkey-kvkk and .opencode/skills/turkey-kvkk in your project.

What does Turkey Kvkk need to run?

Going by SKILL.md and its folder, Turkey Kvkk needs Python for the scripts in its folder. Our summary lists: Python 3.

Does Turkey Kvkk access the network?

SKILL.md contains no URLs. Any network use would come from the scripts or tools the agent runs. This is read from the text; nothing was executed.

Is Turkey Kvkk safe to install?

Our automated static check of SKILL.md found no risky patterns, such as piping downloads into a shell, reading credential files or hidden Unicode. It is not a guarantee. The check reads SKILL.md only: the scripts in the folder are not scanned, so read them before running anything.

What licence does Turkey Kvkk use?

Turkey Kvkk is published under the Apache-2.0 licence (declared in SKILL.md). It allows redistribution, so the full SKILL.md is shown on this page.

How many tokens does Turkey Kvkk use?

About 1.9k tokens (SKILL.md is roughly 7.6k characters). Agents keep only the skill's name and description in context until a task matches; then they load SKILL.md in full. Its references folder adds about 3.4k tokens, read only when the agent opens those files.

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Who maintains Turkey Kvkk?

mukul975 (a GitHub user) maintains it in mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills, which has 301 GitHub stars. The repository holds 280 skills in this directory. The repository was last updated on March 16, 2026.

Source: mukul975/Privacy-Data-Protection-Skills on GitHub. Facts on this page come from the repository at the commit we read; the author's words are quoted as theirs.