On June 1st, during the 7th e-Safe Personal Data Protection Summit, Bilir discussed that changes in 4 articles regarding the processing of sensitive personal data, data transfer abroad, offenses, and temporary provisions will come into effect. Bilir emphasized not to interpret the changes as “unlimited data processing” or “uncontrolled data transfer”, stating that the changes in Article 6 should be seen as an expansion of processing conditions, and data transfer abroad should be considered as a supervised and controlled transfer.
In the new changes, sensitive personal data categories are still protected, according to Bilir, who also mentioned that the distinction between processing conditions for special categories of personal data has been removed. New processing conditions have been introduced by taking into account the provisions in the General Data Protection Regulation. Bilir explained that a phased legal framework has been established for the transfer of data abroad, and new methods have been adopted. The methods for transferring personal data abroad can be categorized under three main headings: adequacy decision, transfer based on appropriate safeguards, and exceptional transfer cases.
It is necessary for the countries where data transfer will take place to have a secure country status and commit to data protection, which will be determined by the institutions. Bilir stated that “Our institution has not yet designated a country as a safe country.” After the speeches, a plaque presentation ceremony took place.
