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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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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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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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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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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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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/-/european-data-protection-board-issues-guidelines-on-personal-data-processing-related-to-the-coronavirus-pandemic
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15.2.2022 | The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman will participate in a coordinated enforcement action of the European Data Protection Board along with 22 other supervisory authorities. The purpose of the action is to investigate use of cloud-based services in the public sector. The action of the EDPB was launched on 15 February.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/the-office-of-the-data-protection-ombudsman-launches-an-investigation-into-the-use-of-cloud-based-services-in-the-public-sector-as-a-part-of-a-coordinated-action-of-european-supervisory-authorities
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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15.2.2022 | The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman will participate in a coordinated enforcement action of the European Data Protection Board along with 22 other supervisory authorities. The purpose of the action is to investigate use of cloud-based services in the public sector. The action of the EDPB was launched on 15 February.https://tietosuoja.fi/-/tietosuojavaltuutetun-toimisto-kaynnistaa-selvityksen-julkisen-sektorin-pilvipalvelujen-kaytosta-osana-euroopan-valvontaviranomaisten-yhteista-toimenpidetta
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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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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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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