A common practice in hotels has officially ended

The Personal Data Protection Board has reached a new decision regarding the practice of photocopying identification documents in accommodation facilities, which has been a subject of debate for a long time. With the regulation published in the Official Gazette, the era of hotels taking photocopies of guests' identification documents has come to an end.

NO AUTHORITY IN LEGISLATION: THEY WILL ONLY VIEW AND VERIFY

In its decision, the Board emphasized that it is sufficient for hotels to view the document solely for the purpose of verifying identity information. It was clearly stated that there is no legal basis for taking photocopies of IDs and that the legislation does not grant such authority.

WARNING AGAINST "EXCESSIVE DATA PROCESSING"

The decision pointed out that the practice of taking photocopies constitutes "excessive data processing." It was stated that copying special categories of personal data, such as religion and blood type found on older identity cards, is a clear violation.

ONLY THE REGISTRY BOOK IS SUFFICIENT

The Personal Data Protection Board announced that recording identity information in a registry book is lawful, while taking photocopies is incompatible with the Personal Data Protection Law, thereby completely banning the practice.

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