In what cases are Personal Data of Special Qualification Processed?

Personal data are divided into general and special data, and these types of data are examined under 2 different headings in the Personal Data Protection Law. General data refers to any data that is not covered by special data, while special data can be expressed as sensitive data related to the privacy of individuals.

Biometric/genetic data and biometric/genetic data of persons according to Law 6698; race, ethnicity, political opinion, philosophical belief, religion, denomination or other beliefs, dress and dress, association memberships, foundation memberships, trade union memberships, health information, sexual life, criminal convictions and security measures Many such data are defined as personal data of a special nature.

Personal data of a special nature can only be processed with the express consent of the persons, but KVKK has separated the personal data of the special nature itself and in some cases has opened the way for the processing of personal data to a limited extent without the express consent of the individual.

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In What Situations Can Special Data Be Processed?

Personal data of a special nature, also known as sensitive data, is data that people have a risk of causing harm or discrimination to persons in the community. The law has protected this data to ensure the privacy of individuals. However, in some cases, this sensitive data may also be processed without the explicit consent of the person.

These situations are summarized in the KVKK as follows:

• Personal data of a special nature other than health and sexual life, but in cases stipulated by law,
• Personal data relating to health and sexual life may only be processed by persons or authorized bodies and organizations that are under the responsibility of keeping secrets for the protection of public health, carrying out preventive medicine, medical diagnosis, treatment and care services, planning and management of health services and financing.

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