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  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. Designating a data protection officer A data protection officer must be designated if your organisation processes sensitive data on a large scale monitors individuals regularly, systematically and on a large scale or your organisation is a public ...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/designating-a-data-protection-officer
  4. 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
  5. Annual report 2025 The annual report describes the year's most important data protection events, supervision measures in different sectors and presents the key figures for the Office's operations. Annual report of the Office of the Data Protection...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/annual-report-2025
  6. 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
  7. Telephone guidance Our telephone guidance service provides general guidance and support in matters involving data protection and lets you know if the case requires more detailed investigation and processing at our Office. In the first instance, tr...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/telephone-guidance
  8. 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
  9. Processors’ responsibilities Processors are governed by the General Data Protection Regulation if they are established in an EU Member State they are not established in an EU Member State but their personal data processing activities relate to the...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/processors-responsibilities
  10. Data Protection Officer of the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman The Data Protection Officer of the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman acts as a contact person when the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman processes your personal dat...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/data-protection-officer
  11. When a competent authority processes your personal data The Act on the Processing of Personal Data in Criminal Matters and in Connection with Maintaining National Security sets down your rights when a competent authority processes your personal da...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/when-a-competent-authority-processes-your-personal-data
  12. Data Protection Legislation General Data Protection Regulation (EUR-Lex) Data Protection Act (pdf, Finlex) Law Enforcement Directive (EUR-Lex) Law Enforcement Act Data Protection Act The Data Protection Act (1050/2018) specifies and supplements th...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/legislation
  13. Accuracy of data The personal data being processed must be accurate and up to date. Inaccurate personal data must be rectified or erased without delay. The controller must confirm the accuracy of the personal data being kept by it. The verificatio...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/accuracy-of-data
  14. If you do not want your data processed In certain situations, you have the right to restrict the processing of your personal data. You can also object to the processing of your personal data if you do not want it processed at all. Personal data re...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/if-you-do-not-want-your-data-processed
  15. If you would like to have your personal data transferred to another controller In certain situations, you have the right to receive your data and transfer them to another service provider. The right to data portability makes it easier for you to c...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/if-you-would-like-to-have-your-personal-data-transferred-to-another-controller
  16. Destruction, anonymisation or archiving of data at the conclusion of research When a study ends, the controller must ensure that data is appropriately destroyed, anonymised or archived. Data protection regulations specify a lifespan for personal d...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/destruction-anonymisation-or-archiving-of-data
  17. Regulation on political advertising and the powers of the Data Protection Ombudsman The EU regulation on the transparency and targeting of political advertising sets out rules on how political advertising may be targeted. The Data Protection Ombud...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/regulation-on-political-advertising
  18. Data protection in the development and use of AI systems These pages have information on the requirements arising from data protection legislation that should be taken into account when artificial intelligence (AI) systems are developed and used. ...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/ai-systems-and-data-protection
  19. Transfer bases for authorities and the public sector Authorities and public organisations can transfer personal data to international organisations or the public bodies of third countries based on a European Commission decision on the adequacy of ...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/transfer-bases-for-authorities-and-the-public-sector
  20. Annual report 2024 The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman safeguards the rights and freedoms of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman is an autonomous and independent authority ...
    https://tietosuoja.fi/en/annual-report-2024