Remote vs. EU GDPR-legislation

In a world where digital collaboration knows no borders, data privacy must be protected—regardless of geography. At The TaaS Company, we work with clients across Europe while operating distributed development teams, including in Turkey. This raises a crucial question:

How do we protect your data and comply with EU GDPR regulations while operating from a non-EU country?

Here’s how we ensure full compliance and robust security, giving you peace of mind when you work with us.

GDPR Compliance: the legal backbone

Turkey is not part of the EU or the European Economic Area (EEA), which means that under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), extra legal safeguards are required when transferring or processing personal data outside the EU.

We Use standard contractual clauses (SCCs)

To legally transfer data from the EU to Turkey, we sign Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)—approved by the European Commission—with our EU-based clients. These clauses are legally binding and ensure the data receives the same level of protection as it would within the EU.

We sign clear data processing agreements

Each collaboration includes a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) that defines roles, responsibilities, and rights around the data we handle. This forms part of our contractual commitment to protect your data as if it were our own.

Security by Design: our technical safeguards

Our teams don’t just follow the rules—we build secure systems from the ground up. Security is woven into our development processes, infrastructure, and daily operations.

End-to-end encryption

We apply encryption in transit and at rest to all data we process. Whether it’s a file transfer or communication via API, your data is always encrypted and secured.

Secure access and infrastructure

We implement multi-factor authentication (MFA), role-based access control, and secure development environments. Our source code, files, and data are stored on cloud infrastructure that meets international security standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2).

Regular testing and monitoring

Our teams routinely perform security audits, vulnerability assessments, and penetration testing to proactively detect and mitigate any risks.

Organizational discipline

Compliance isn’t just about tech—it’s about people. That’s why we invest in building a responsible, security-aware culture.

GDPR Training for all team members

Every team member in Turkey undergoes GDPR training and signs strict confidentiality agreements. We also maintain policies for secure remote work, device management, and data handling.

Safe remote work practices

All development work is done via corporate VPNs, on secured devices, with no local data storage. Your data stays safe.

Transparent & trusted partnerships

We believe that trust is earned through transparency and responsibility. When you partner with The TaaS Company, we keep you informed of how your data is processed and protected.

We’re happy to support Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and can provide a full overview of our compliance measures upon request.

In short: global talent, local compliance

With TaaS, you gain access to top-tier development teams while remaining fully GDPR-compliant and data-secure. Whether we're working from Amsterdam or Istanbul, we uphold the same high standards.