Tag: HotelManagement

New KVKK Ruling: Hotels in Turkey Are Prohibited from Photocopying Guest ID Cards

In the tourism and hospitality sector, a longstanding practice has finally come under strict scrutiny by the Turkish Personal Data Protection Board (KVKK). For years, it has been common procedure for hotels, resorts, and hostels to take photocopies or digital scans of guests' ID cards (Kimlik) during check-in.