Current Issues
The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman to investigate the transparency of personal data processing as part of EU-wide action
This year, European data protection authorities will investigate how well organisations comply with the transparency and information obligations related to personal data processing. Data protection authorities from 25 countries across Europe will take part in the action.
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Press release
19.3.2026 11.43
Heljä-Tuulia Pihamaa continues as Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman
On Thursday 29 January 2026, the Government appointed Heljä-Tuulia Pihamaa, Master of Laws, to the post of Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman for the next five-year term of office, starting on 22 March. Pihamaa has been serving as Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman since March 2021.
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Press release
30.1.2026 8.18