Universal has extensive experience in compliance projects concerning the Turkish Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698 and, for data controllers engaged in international activities, the European Union General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Universal approaches legal, technical and operational processes in the field of data protection from a holistic perspective and provides its clients with comprehensive advisory and support services.

Within the scope of compliance with the Personal Data Protection Law No. 6698, Universal works in direct contact with each department within its clients’ organizational structures in order to support them in fulfilling their obligations in the areas of data protection and cybersecurity. Universal identifies existing risks, conducts data inventory studies, prepares risk reports regarding deficiencies identified on an operational basis and in light of the specific field of activity, and helps establish the necessary framework for policies and procedures prepared in line with client needs to become an integral part of the corporate culture.

• Reviews the agreements entered into by its clients with their employees, business partners and suppliers, and carries out the necessary revisions in accordance with applicable legislation.
• Identifies legal risks associated with its clients’ websites and carries out the necessary documentation work.
• Provides advisory services regarding the preparation of responses to applications and requests submitted by relevant individuals and/or institutions.
• Analyzes the responsibilities to be assumed by its clients during the compliance process and provides legal services in relation to complaints and potential litigation proceedings.
• Believing that compliance with applicable legislation must be embraced throughout the entire organization, Universal Law conducts awareness training programs to foster this understanding and works in cooperation with the relevant departments.
• For companies engaged in international activities, provides support not only in relation to compliance with European Union data protection legislation (GDPR), but also in the areas of data protection consultancy, cybersecurity, and the implementation of policies concerning data processing, protection, retention and destruction.