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Op. Dr. Bekir Can GÜMÜŞLÜ

PERSONAL DATA STORAGE AND DESTRUCTION POLICY

PURPOSE

This policy determines the legal storage periods for personal data processed by Op. Dr. Bekir Can Gümüşlü and the methods (deletion, destruction, anonymization) by which such data will be disposed of at the end of these periods.

RECORDING MEDIA

Your personal data is securely stored within our clinic in the following environments:

  • Electronic Media: Servers, office computers, external drives, cloud systems, patient tracking software.

  • Physical Media: Locked patient filing cabinets, archive rooms.

STORAGE PERIODS

Data is stored for the duration required by the purpose of processing and the statute of limitations specified in the relevant legislation.

Data CategoryStorage PeriodLegal Basis
Patient Files / Medical Records20 YearsRegulation on Personal Health Data
Accounting and Financial Records10 YearsTurkish Commercial Code / Tax Procedure Law
CCTV (Camera) Recordings30 DaysSecurity Policies
Contact Form / Appointment Requests2 YearsKVKK Storage Periods Guide
Job Application (CV) Records1 YearLabor Law

DESTRUCTION METHODS

Data whose storage period has expired is destroyed during 6-month periodic destruction cycles using the following methods:

  • Paper Media: Irreversibly shredded using paper shredding machines.

  • Digital Media: Deleted from databases using the “Delete” command or physical disks are magnetically neutralized (degaussing).