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Retention periods may vary. Always consult legal counsel for specific situations.
8 categories
7 mandatory
Max: ∞ years
Personal Identification Data
Mandatory10 years
Name, ID numbers, addresses
Legal: KVKK Article 7, Turkish Commercial Code
Financial Data
Mandatory10 years
min: 5
Bank accounts, payment information, invoices
Legal: Turkish Tax Procedure Law, Turkish Commercial Code
Health Data
Mandatory∞ years
Medical records, health conditions
Legal: Regulation on Patient Rights, KVKK
Employment Data
Mandatory10 years
min: 5
Employment contracts, performance records, payroll
Legal: Turkish Labor Law, Social Security Law
CCTV/Video Recordings
Mandatory2 months
Surveillance camera recordings
Legal: KVKK Board Decision 2020/277
Customer Data
Mandatory10 years
min: 3
Customer records, purchase history, communications
Legal: Turkish Consumer Protection Law, Turkish Commercial Code
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