Dear [Patient Name],

We would like to inform you about the Personal Data Protection Law (PDPL) in Turkey and how it relates to your upcoming surgery. The PDPL is a law that aims to protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of individuals, particularly their right to privacy with regards to the processing of their personal data.

As a patient receiving medical treatment in Turkey, your personal data will be processed by the healthcare providers involved in your care. This includes information such as your name, date of birth, medical history, test results, and any other information related to your surgery and recovery.

Under the PDPL, healthcare providers must obtain your explicit consent before processing your personal data. They must also inform you about the purpose, scope, and legal basis for the processing of your personal data, as well as your rights under the law.

Therefore, we kindly request you to read and sign the consent form attached to this letter, which outlines the following:

 

• The purpose and scope of the processing of your personal data, which includes the provision of medical treatment and related services.

 

• The legal basis for the processing of your personal data, which includes compliance with legal obligations and the protection of your vital interests.

 

• Your rights under the PDPL, which include the right to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, and object to the processing of your personal data.

 

• The transfer of your personal data to other healthcare providers, such as hospitals or laboratories, as necessary for your medical treatment.

 

By signing the consent form, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the information provided about the PDPL and the processing of your personal data for the purpose of your surgery and related healthcare services.

 

If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

Sincerely,

 

[Op. Dr. Süphan Tunç]