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Annual report of the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman 2025: Artificial intelligence and world politics were highlighted in data protection work
The annual report of the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman describes the most important data protection events of the year, supervisory work in different sectors and performance indicators. Last year was marked by an increase in the use of artificial intelligence, the transforming legislative field and the debate on the competitiveness of the EU.
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Press release
14.7.2026 10.09
Supreme Administrative Court upholds the administrative fine imposed on Verkkokauppa.com for data protection violations
The Supreme Administrative Court has enforced the decision of the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman and the Sanctions Board of the Data Protection Ombudsman concerning the operations of Verkkokauppa.com Plc. The company violated data protection provisions by failing to specify the storage periods for customer account data.
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Press release
12.6.2026 17.05