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14.7.2026 | 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.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/annual-report-of-the-office-of-the-data-protection-ombudsman-2025-artificial-intelligence-and-world-politics-were-highlighted-in-data-protection-work
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Processing involving several EU countries If your organisation operates in more than one EU country, you need to find out which country’s supervisory authority you are meant to deal with. This data protection authority is called the lead superviso...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/processing-involving-several-eu-countries
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Roles and responsibilities for processing personal data in scientific research A research project can involve a variety of parties in different roles. Personal data may be processed for research purposes by one or more research organizations, pers...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/roles-and-responsibilities-for-processing-personal-data
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Right to data portability The data subject has the right to receive the personal data that he or she has provided to a controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and, if desired, transmit that data to another controller....https://tietosuoja.fi/en/right-to-data-portability
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List compiled by the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman of processing operations which require data protection impact assessment (DPIA) Updated 21.12.2018 Article 35 (1) GDPR requires a DPIA when the processing activity is likely to result in...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/list-of-processing-operations-which-require-dpia
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Transfers of personal data out of the European Economic Area Transferring personal data out of the EEA requires an appropriate basis for the transfer and compliance with the other requirements imposed by data protection legislation. This page desc...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/transfers-of-personal-data-out-of-the-eea
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Notification to the Data Protection Ombudsman Concerning your rights Data protection rights help you manage your data. If you would like to exercise your rights, first contact the company or organisation that is processing your data, i.e. the cont...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/notification-to-the-data-protection-ombudsman
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Binding corporate rules Binding Corporate Rules (BCR) refer to common binding rules on the transfer of personal data to third countries within companies in the same group of undertakings or group of enterprises engaged in a joint economic activity...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/binding-corporate-rules
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Codes of Conduct Codes of conduct are sector-specific guidelines on the application of data protection legislation. They are intended to help organisations comply with data protection requirements with concrete and practical instructions. By commi...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/codes-of-conduct
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Lifespan of personal data processing, data protection principles and the protection of data in scientific research If processing of personal data is necessary for the implementation of the study, the lifespan of the processing must be planned from...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/lifespan-of-personal-data-processing-data-protection-principles-and-the-protection-of-data
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Storage limitation Personal data may only be stored for as long as necessary for the purposes of processing. The controller must plan and be able to justify the storage time of the personal data. The storage times of personal data must also be doc...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/storage-limitation
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Minimisation of data Personal data may only be processed when necessary for the purposes of the processing. The personal data being processed must be appropriate , i.e. data that can be used to fulfil a specified purpose of processing relevant , i...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/minimisation-of-data
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Risk assessment and data protection planning Controllers have a responsibility to assess the risks relating to the processing of personal data every time they are about to process personal data. A risk assessment allows controllers to plan the ste...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/risk-assessment-and-data-protection-planning
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Data breach notification Purpose of processing If a personal data breach can cause a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, the supervisory authority must be notified. In Finland, the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman functions ...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/data-breach-notification
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Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman safeguards your data protection rights The Data Protection Ombudsman is a national supervisory authority which supervises the compliance with data protection legis...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/office-of-the-data-protection-ombudsman
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Duties of the Data Protection Ombudsman supervising compliance with data protection legislation and other laws concerning the processing of personal data promoting awareness of the risks, rules, safeguards, obligations and rights related to the pr...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/duties
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Data protection principles The data protection principles must always be observed when processing personal data . The controller must also be able to demonstrate the effective implementation of the data protection principles in the processing of p...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/data-protection-principles
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Defining the research scheme and purpose for processing personal data Processing personal data for purposes of scientific research must comply with the requirement of purpose limitation. The purpose of processing personal data must be planned and ...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/defining-the-research-scheme-and-purpose-for-processing-personal-data
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European cooperation The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman is an active member of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB). The EDPB promotes cooperation between European data protection authorities and the consistent application of data pr...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/european-cooperation
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Lecture requests The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman’s experts can be invited to give lectures at training events held by stakeholders and other organisations. As a rule, such lectures are subject to a fee. The fees are based on the Act on...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/lecture-requests
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Declaration of Data Protection Officer Purpose of processing The purpose of processing the personal data of Data Protection Officers is to enable communication between the supervisory authority and the Data Protection Officers of controllers and p...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/declaration-of-data-protection-officer
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Current issues Annual report of the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman 2025: Artificial intelligence and world politics were highlighted in data protection work Publication date: 14.7.2026 Supreme Administrative Court upholds the administrati...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/current-issues
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Choosing the processing basis and ensuring its lawfulness in scientific research As a rule, the controller is free to choose the basis for processing that is most applicable to the implementation of the study. The processing of special categories ...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/choosing-the-processing-basis-and-ensuring-its-lawfulness
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Controller's legitimate interests The processing of personal data can sometimes be justified due to the legitimate interests of the controller or a third party. The use of legitimate interests as a basis for processing requires particularly carefu...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/controller-s-legitimate-interests
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Find out whether the Data Protection Ombudsman can help you What do you want to do? I want to obtain information on the processing of my personal data. I want access to my personal data I want to rectify my personal data. I want to erase my person...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/en/find-out-whether-the-data-protection-ombudsman-can-help-you-rights
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Accountability in scientific research The controller must be prepared to demonstrate that data protection regulations have been taken into account in the study. Researchers must document the implementation of data-protection principles and other p...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/accountability-in-scientific-research
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Rights of the data subject When a controller processes personal data, it must take appropriate measures to ensure that the data protection rights of data subjects are fulfilled. Controllers are also required facilitate the exercise of the data sub...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/rights-of-the-data-subject
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Purpose limitation The purpose of processing personal data must be planned and defined clearly before the start of processing. Personal data may only be collected and processed for a specific and lawful purpose. The data may not be processed in a ...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/purpose-limitation
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The processing of personal data at the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsmanhttps://tietosuoja.fi/en/our-data-protection-policy
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Data protection officers A data protection officer is an expert within the organisation, who monitors the processing of personal data and provides advice on compliance with data protection regulations. The data protection officer monitors complian...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/data-protection-officers
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Processors A processor is an individual or an organisation that processes personal data on behalf of a controller. Processors operate according to the controller’s instructions and under its supervision. The controller determines the purposes and ...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/processors
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Frequently asked questions about search engines How do I request that a search result be erased from a search engine? Contact the search engine directly to request the erasure of a search result. Out of the search engines, at least Google and Bing...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/faq-search-engines
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Scientific research and data protection Taking care of data protection builds trust in research subjects and is a requirement for the success of any study. It is essential to plan the processing of personal data for its entire lifespan before the ...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/scientific-research-and-data-protection
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Frequently asked questions about the internet Is the controller entitled to publish personal data from its personal data file on its website? Personal data stored in a personal data file may only be published on the internet with the consent of th...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/faq-internet
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Derogations for specific situations Article 49 of the General Data Protection Regulation provides for derogations for specific situations. They are a last-resort basis for data transfer, only applicable in exceptional cases . The transfer of data ...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/derogations-for-specific-situations
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Transfers on the basis of an adequacy decision Personal data can be transferred out of the European Union and European Economic Area if the European Commission has issued a decision on an adequate level of protection for personal data (‘adequacy d...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/transfers-on-the-basis-of-an-adequacy-decision
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Frequently asked questions about the Digital Services Act (DSA) What kinds of operators are subject to the DSA's obligations? The obligations imposed by the Digital Services Act (DSA) apply to all online services, referred to as 'intermediary serv...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/digital-services-act-dsa-
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Frequently asked questions regarding the adequacy decision concerning data protection in the United States For organisations What does the adequacy decision concerning the United States mean? The European Commission's decision on the adequacy of d...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/faq-adequacy-decision-concerning-data-protection-in-the-united-states
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Frequently asked questions about banking Are banks permitted to copy my ID? Yes. Banks have a statutory obligation to know and identify their customers. Among other things, this means that the bank must verify the customer’s identity in a reliable...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/faq-banking
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Brexit and the transfer of personal data to the UK When the transition period for the withdrawal from the EU ended, the United Kingdom lost all its rights and obligations as a Member State. Due to the withdrawal from the EU, data protection regula...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/brexit-and-the-transfer-of-personal-data-to-the-uk