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Scientific research FAQ Learn more about scientific research on our website Scientific research and data protection . The European Data Protection Board (EDPB) has published a first version of the guidelines for scientific research. The content of...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/faq-scientific-research
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Forms On this page you can find links to the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman’s online forms. For private persons Notification to the Data Protection Ombudsman For organisations Declaration of Data Protection Officer Change to Data Protecti...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/forms
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We promote responsibility in the digital environment The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman safeguards the rights and freedoms of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data. We build awareness of the rights, duties and opportu...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/mission-statement
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Frequently asked questions about working life What personal data on employees and job applicants can an employer process? The employer may only process personal data that is directly necessary with regard to the employee's employment relationship,...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/faq-working-life
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Impact assessment Impact assessments are designed to identify, evaluate and control risks involved in the processing of personal data. They are designed to be a continuous process for identifying and controlling risks. Impact assessments must be c...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/impact-assessments
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Frequently asked questions about genealogy What personal data can I process for purposes of genealogical research? The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) does not specify what personal data may be processed for genealogical purposes. The es...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/faq-genealogy
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Current issues From the Data Protection Ombudsman: data protection regulations must be observed when using smart glasses Publication date: 26.8.2026 Annual report of the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman 2025: Artificial intelligence and wor...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/current-issues
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22.4.2020 | The European Data Protection Board’s guidelines concern the processing of health data for purposes of scientific research related to the COVID-19 disease and the use of location data and contact tracing applications.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/euroopan-tietosuojaneuvosto-antoi-ohjeita-koronapandemiaan-liittyvasta-henkilotietojen-kasittelysta
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Contact information Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman Street address: Lintulahdenkuja 4, 00530 Helsinki Postal address: PL 800, 00531 Helsinki, Finland Switchboard : +358 29 566 6700 Registry: +358 29 566 6768 E-mail (registry): tietosuoja(a...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/contact-information
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For the media Interview requests Media representatives may contact the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman’s communications to arrange a suitable interview time. Communications can be reached by media representatives during office hours. Commu...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/for-the-media
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Frequently asked questions about health care Rectifying patient records How can I rectify my patient records? If there are errors in your patient records, you can ask for their rectification. The rectification request is made to the health care un...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/faq-health-care
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Corrective Powers The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman has the following corrective powers: Warning controllers and processors of personal data if the planned processing activities will probably violate the General Data Protection Regulatio...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/corrective-powers
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Prior consultation Prior consultation refers to where a controller needs to consult the competent data protection authority before beginning to process personal data. A prior consultation is required whenever an impact assessment shows that the en...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/prior-consultation
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Claiming damages for violations of the GDPR Data subjects are entitled to damages if a controller or processor of personal data violates the EU General Data Protection Regulation and the violation causes material or immaterial damage to the data s...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/claiming-damages
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Frequently asked questions about direct marketing Electronic direct marketing includes direct marketing via automated calling systems, as well as direct marketing implemented using email, text, sound, voice or picture messages. Traditional direct ...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/faq-direct-marketing
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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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Frequently asked questions about information systems Can the customer of the company be entitled to log data by virtue of the right of access? Article 15 of the General Data Protection Regulation provides for the data subject's right of access to ...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/faq-information-systems
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Prior consultation request Prior consultation refers to where a controller needs to consult the competent data protection authority before beginning to process personal data. A prior consultation (premilinary hearing) is required whenever an impac...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/prior-consultation-request
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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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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