Statement from Ankara Provincial Health Directorate Regarding Personal Data Claims: “We Act According to Our Zero Tolerance Policy”
Ankara Provincial Health Directorate, made an official statement following allegations spread on social media that the personal information of family physicians and family health workers working in a district was shared with third parties..
In the statement made, While it is emphasized that the allegations in question are unfounded,, It was stated that such sharing was unlawful and unacceptable.. Directorate, He stated that they act within the framework of a zero tolerance policy for the protection of personal data..
The following statements were included in the statement::
“On some social media accounts, This is our statement regarding the allegations that personal information of family physicians and family health workers working in one of our districts was shared with third parties.. These claims, It negatively affects the motivation of our employees and, As an institution, we act in accordance with our zero tolerance policy against such violations.”
In the first examinations carried out by the Provincial Health Directorate, It was determined that such sharing was unlawful and unacceptable. In the statement, Personal Data Protection Law (KVKK) It was stated that the personal data of family medicine and family health professionals are meticulously protected within the framework of the relevant legislation..
Directorate, announced that legal sanctions will be applied immediately in case of any sharing or disclosure.. Investigations into the accuracy of the allegations are ongoing., It was stated that judicial and administrative investigations would be initiated if deemed necessary..
The statement also appealed to the public, This warning was given:
“Our request from the public, They do not allow speculation on such sensitive issues without receiving confirmation from official sources.”
