The provisions of the Code of Criminal Procedure (Date: 4/4/1929, No:1412), Code of
Civil Procedure (Date:18/6/1927, No: 1086), Code of Procedure of Administrative
Jurisdiction (Date: 6/1/1982, No: 2577) and the provisions contained in other specific
regulations are exempted from this Law.
Privacy of the Individuals
Article 21- With the proviso where the consent of the concerned individual has been
received, the information and documents that will unjustly interfere with the health
records, private and family life, honour and dignity, and the economical and professional
interests of an individual, are out of the scope of the right to information.
Due to public interest considerations, personal information or documents may be
disclosed by the institutions on the condition that concerned individual is notified of the
disclosure at least 7 days in advance and his/her written consent is obtained.
The Privacy of Communication
Article 22- The information and documents that will violate the privacy of
communication, are out of the scope of this law.
Trade Secrets
Article 23- The information and documents that are qualified as commercial secret in
laws, and the commercial and financial information that are obtained by the institutions
from the private or corporate persons with the condition of keeping secret, are out of the
scope of this law.
Intellectual Property (Works of Art and Science)
Article 24- In the event of application for access to information concerning intellectual
property, the relevant provisions of the intellectual property law shall apply.
Institutions’ Internal Regulations
Article 25- The information and documents of the institutions that do not concern the
public and are solely in connection with their personnel and the internal affairs, are out of
the scope of the right to information. However, the employees of the institutions who are
subject the regulations have the right to access to such information.