Personal Data Protection Commission
The Personal Data Protection Commission was established to ensure that our University fully complies with its obligations under the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 and related legislation. Operating as a specialized commission under the Digital Transformation and Informatics Coordination Office Executive Board, the Commission monitors the implementation of policies and procedures, manages compliance processes, and ensures sustainability.
In line with this fundamental objective, the Commission undertakes the following duties and responsibilities:
- Corporate Compliance and Coordination:Plans, executes, monitors, and coordinates efforts to ensure compliance with laws and regulations at the institutional level throughout the University.
- Policy and Documentation Management: Prepares policies, procedures, and guidance documents regarding the protection, processing, and destruction of personal data. Revises these documents in line with current needs and submits them to the Executive Board for approval.
- Regulatory Compliance: Monitors changes in national and international regulations and makes the necessary updates to ensure university processes quickly adapt to new regulations.
- Personal Data Processing Inventory Management: Oversees the periodic updating and sustainable management of the Personal Data Processing Inventory.
- Violation and Application Management: Evaluates applications received from data subjects. In critical situations such as data breaches, promptly informs the Executive Board and coordinates the notification processes with the relevant official institutions (Personal Data Protection Authority).
- Monitoring and Risk Reporting: Regularly monitors the University's compliance status, analyzes potential risks, and reports to the Executive Board.