Navigate the EU Market with Full Regulatory Confidence
Turkish enterprises exporting goods, services, or digital platforms into the European Union face a complex regulatory landscape — from GDPR and the EU AI Act to mandatory Article 27 representation. Path bridges the gap between KVKK and EU frameworks with precision.
Local Expertise, European Reach
Why Turkish Companies Need Dedicated EU Compliance
Despite deep economic ties through the Customs Union, Turkey lacks an EU adequacy decision. Every Turkish organisation processing EU personal data must independently prove compliance — or face enforcement.
KVKK vs. GDPR Divergence
While Turkey's KVKK was modelled on the GDPR, critical differences remain — particularly in lawful basis definitions, cross-border transfer mechanisms, and supervisory authority enforcement powers. Assuming KVKK compliance equals GDPR alignment is a costly mistake.
No EU Adequacy Decision
Turkey has not received an adequacy decision from the European Commission. This means every data transfer from the EU to Turkey requires additional safeguards — Standard Contractual Clauses, Transfer Impact Assessments, and supplementary technical measures.
Mandatory EU Representation
Under GDPR Article 27, Turkish companies offering goods or services to EU residents — or monitoring their behaviour — must appoint an official representative within an EU member state. Operating without one exposes the organisation to direct regulatory action.
End-to-End EU Market Entry Governance
Article 27 EU Representation
Path serves as your official GDPR representative inside the European Union — headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany. We handle all supervisory authority communications, data subject requests, and maintain your public-facing EU contact point.
KVKK-to-GDPR Gap Analysis
We map your existing KVKK compliance posture against GDPR requirements, identifying the precise gaps in lawful basis, consent mechanisms, data subject rights workflows, and records of processing activities.
International Data Transfers
Establish robust Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs) and execute Transfer Impact Assessments (TIAs) for every EU–Turkey data flow — covering cloud infrastructure, CRM systems, and HR platforms.
Outsourced DPO Services
Appoint a dedicated, bilingual Data Protection Officer with deep knowledge of both Turkish data protection law and European GDPR obligations — ensuring consistent governance across jurisdictions.
EU AI Act Readiness
Turkish technology companies deploying AI-powered products in Europe must classify model risks and prepare conformity dossiers aligned with the EU AI Act — before enforcement deadlines arrive.
"Path's Istanbul and Düsseldorf offices gave us a seamless bridge between KVKK and GDPR. Their Article 27 representation and gap analysis allowed us to enter the German market six months ahead of schedule — fully audit-ready."
Turkish exporters and technology providers accelerate their European market entry when compliance is engineered from day one. Dual-jurisdiction expertise eliminates costly delays and regulatory surprises.
