We unify KVKK, GDPR, and CCPA requirements in a single framework; compliance gaps close, and DPO services with continuous monitoring keep the program alive.
EVIDENCEISO 27001ISO 27701KVKKDORA
01Current stateTopology, traffic, and dependency visibility.
02Target architectureSegmentation, capacity, and availability design.
03Controlled cutoverChange window, validation, and rollback plan.
04HypercareMonitoring, tuning, and operational handover.
The critical topics this service addresses and the outcome we deliver in each.
Multi-regulation map in one framework
contract-scoped
We separate KVKK, GDPR and CCPA requirements into shared and distinct controls and unify them in a single control set, reducing duplicated effort.
Audit-ready evidence file
evidence readiness
We file policies, procedures and records in a format that can be presented during a regulatory audit, providing evidence prepared for an independent auditor's assessment.
Measurable compliance maturity
measured target
With a baseline measurement, a target maturity score and a review cadence, we tie progress to a trackable target.
Registry and notification ownership
published after approval
We own and evidence registry and regulatory-notification steps; the final filing and legal sign-off are left to your organisation and legal counsel.
Delivery model
Delivery approach
How we phase the service across delivery, governance, and connected service pillars.
01
We begin with a current-state assessment, mapping where each data set is processed and surfacing compliance gaps per regulation.
02
We identify shared control points to design a single control set for KVKK and GDPR, adding distinct requirements as an extra layer.
03
With continuous monitoring we track regulatory change and sustain the programme as a living structure rather than a one-off project.
Operating contexts
Example operating contexts
Illustrative surfaces where this service is commonly activated.
Multi-country operation
Aligning an organisation's KVKK, GDPR and CCPA obligations across geographies into one programme.
Outsourced DPO need
Institutionalising data-protection responsibility through an independent, competent DPO function provided externally.
Audit preparation
Making the evidence file complete and presentable ahead of an upcoming regulatory audit.
DEPTH
Technical and compliance depth
This service's depth on sector-specific technical and compliance topics.
Data inventory and mapping
Through automated discovery and manual validation we map personal-data flows and tie processing activities to the inventory.
Policy and template library
With 50+ policy, procedure and form templates we support process consistency and update existing documents against a gap assessment.
Continuous monitoring dashboard
We keep status visible by showing compliance score, open actions and training completion rates on a single panel.
What It Solves
Organizations operating under KVKK, GDPR, and multiple overlapping sector regulations face compliance fatigue when each framework is managed in isolation — separate audits, duplicated controls, conflicting documentation, and fragmented accountability structures create both compliance gaps and unnecessary operational overhead. Integrated Compliance Management unifies these obligations under a single control framework, eliminating redundancy while ensuring every regulation is fully addressed. Our approach transforms compliance from a recurring cost center into a structured governance capability.
Unified control mapping across KVKK, GDPR, ISO 27001, and sector-specific regulations
Appointed Data Protection Officer (DPO) as a service, including KVKK VERBIS representation
Personal data inventory (ROPA) and data flow mapping across all business processes
Privacy-by-design review integration into software development and procurement processes
Key Benefits
Benefit
Support audit and compliance readiness with evidence records instead of unsupported public outcome promises
Benefit
Eliminate KVKK VERBIS registration penalties by maintaining current, accurate processing records
Benefit
Make risk, control, and compliance indicators visible through measured targets and evidence records
Regulations
KVKK (Law 6698), EU GDPR, ePrivacy, sector-specific (BDDK, SPK, EPDK)
Frameworks
ISO 27701, NIST Privacy Framework, CNIL guidelines
DPO Service
Registered DPO, VERBIS management, supervisory authority liaison
Tools
OneTrust, TrustArc, or client-preferred GRC platform integration
Scope
Integrated Compliance Management encompasses the full data protection lifecycle: establishing legal bases for processing, mapping personal data flows, implementing technical and organizational measures (TOMs), managing data subject rights, and maintaining ongoing compliance through periodic reviews and regulatory monitoring. Our DPO-as-a-service component provides a registered, qualified DPO who serves as the accountable officer for all regulatory interactions, freeing internal teams from specialist obligations while maintaining full regulatory accountability.
Legal basis analysis for all personal data processing activities
Data Subject Rights (DSR) management process design and automation
Vendor and processor due diligence with KVKK/GDPR-compliant data processing agreements (DPA)
Privacy impact assessments (DPIA) for high-risk processing activities
Key Benefits
Benefit
Respond to all data subject rights requests within statutory 30-day timeframes with automated workflow
Benefit
Bring all in-scope data processors under compliant DPAs, reducing controller liability gaps
Benefit
Maintain continuously current ROPA records through change-triggered review workflows
ROPA
Article 30 compliant records of processing activities in GRC platform
DSR
Automated rights request intake, verification, fulfillment, and audit trail
DPA
Standard contractual clauses, BCR alternatives, schrems-II compliant transfer mechanisms
Integrated Compliance Management delivers an operational compliance program, not a one-time report. Clients receive a fully populated control framework, current processing records, trained staff, and an ongoing managed compliance calendar. The DPO-as-a-service component provides continuous regulatory monitoring, breach notification management, and supervisory authority liaison. Annual compliance reviews produce an updated gap analysis and roadmap aligned to the latest regulatory developments.
Populated unified control framework with mapped evidence across all applicable regulations
KVKK VERBIS registration management and annual activity reports
Staff awareness training program with role-based modules and completion tracking
Annual compliance health check with gap register and regulatory update briefing
Key Benefits
Benefit
Maintain VERBIS registration current at all times, eliminating the most common KVKK enforcement trigger
Benefit
Turn the outcome into a measurable target with baseline, owner, and review cadence
Benefit
Support audit and compliance readiness with evidence records instead of unsupported public outcome promises
Training
E-learning modules (KVKK basics, data handling, breach reporting) with LMS integration
VERBIS
Ongoing registration maintenance, category updates, deletion of obsolete records
Breach
72-hour notification process, VERBIS breach record, GDPR supervisory notification
Reporting
Quarterly compliance KPI dashboard for management, annual board compliance report
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a formal DPO appointment legally required under KVKK?
KVKK does not mandate DPO appointment for most organizations, unlike GDPR Article 37. However, appointing a qualified DPO — whether internal or as a service — significantly reduces regulatory risk and demonstrates accountability to the KVKK Board (KVKK Kurulu). For organizations subject to both KVKK and GDPR (processing EU residents' data), a DPO is legally required under GDPR and strongly recommended for KVKK governance.
What is the penalty exposure for KVKK non-compliance?
KVKK administrative fines range from TRY 66,071 to TRY 1,983,499 per violation category (2024 updated amounts) with criminal liability for certain breaches. GDPR fines reach €20 million or the applicable percentage of global annual turnover. The most common penalty triggers are inadequate breach notification, missing processing records (ROPA), and unlawful international data transfers — all areas our integrated compliance program directly addresses.
How does integrated compliance handle international data transfers post-Schrems II?
We conduct a Transfer Impact Assessment (TIA) for each data transfer to third countries, implement appropriate safeguards (Standard Contractual Clauses, Binding Corporate Rules, or adequacy decisions), and supplement SCCs with supplementary technical measures (encryption, pseudonymization) where required. KVKK Chapter 9 explicit consent and adequate country list requirements are mapped alongside GDPR Chapter 5 mechanisms.
Can you integrate compliance management with our existing IT service management tools?
Yes. We integrate compliance workflows into ServiceNow, Jira, or Microsoft 365 environments depending on your platform. DSR requests, DPIA triggers, and vendor review workflows can be embedded into existing IT and procurement processes, ensuring compliance activities are captured automatically rather than as separate manual processes.
What happens when the KVKK law or GDPR is amended — are our compliance documents automatically updated?
Our regulatory monitoring service tracks all KVKK Board decisions, EDPB guidelines, and national implementation changes. When material amendments occur, we provide a regulatory change briefing within the agreed response window, assess the impact on your compliance program, and issue updated documentation within the agreed SLA. Your compliance posture stays current without requiring you to monitor regulatory channels independently.
How do you measure compliance program effectiveness beyond documentation completeness?
We use a four-dimension effectiveness model: regulatory coverage completeness, control implementation rate, staff awareness scores, and incident/complaint metrics. These are reported in a quarterly compliance dashboard with trend analysis. Unlike a one-time audit score, the dashboard shows whether compliance is improving, stable, or degrading over time — enabling proactive intervention before regulatory exposure occurs.
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