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25.4.2025 | The Data Protection Ombudsman has approved two applications by Nokia for binding corporate rules (so-called BCRs). BCRs are legally binding rules for the transfer of personal data within a group of enterprises. They allow companies in the same group to transfer personal data between each other outside the EU and EEA countries.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/data-protection-ombudsman-confirms-nokia-s-bcr-rules-for-international-data-transfers
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4.6.2025 | The Sanctions Board of the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman issued a EUR 1,100,000 administrative fine against the pharmacy company Yliopiston Apteekki because of data protection shortcomings found in the pharmacy’s online shop related to the use of tracking services. Data on the customers’ use of the online shop was leaked to tracking service companies through the website’s analytics tools and tracking technology.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/yliopiston-apteekki-fined-for-online-shop-data-protection-shortcomings
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20.10.2025 | The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman has made changes to the online form for notifying personal data breaches. The revised form will be published on Monday, 27 October 2025 at 8.00 a.m. The aim is to streamline the processing of notifications.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/the-revised-online-form-for-notifying-data-breaches-will-be-published-next-week
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5.3.2025 | This year, the European data protection authorities will examine how organisations are exercising the right of individuals to have their personal data erased. Thirty-two data protection supervisory authorities from across Europe are participating in the joint inquiry. The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman will investigate the situation in Finland through an anonymous survey of data controllers.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/office-of-the-data-protection-ombudsman-to-examine-the-exercise-of-the-right-to-erasure-as-part-of-an-eu-wide-measure
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6.8.2025 | We have put together answers to frequently asked questions about alcohol and drug testing in the workplace on our website. We also added information on what employers should consider when collecting personal data from employees and job applicants.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/we-completed-the-guidance-on-the-alcohol-testing-of-employees-and-processing-of-personal-data-in-the-workplace
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9.11.2023 | On 9 November, the Supreme Administrative Court rejected ParkkiPate Oy's application for leave to appeal against the decision of the Helsinki Administrative Court. In July 2022, the Helsinki Administrative Court had rejected the company's claims for repealing the orders and reprimands issued by the Data Protection Ombudsman and the administrative fine imposed by the Sanctions Board.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/the-supreme-administrative-court-did-not-grant-parkkipate-oy-leave-to-appeal-the-administrative-court-decision-concerning-the-office-of-the-data-protection-ombudsman-s-decisions-will-remain-in-force
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Frequently asked questions about Data Protection Officers More information about data protection officers and instructions for organisations and managers that have designated a data protection officer Do the Data Protection Officer's name and cont...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/faq-dpos
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17.1.2023 | The Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman has issued a reprimand to the libraries of the cities of Helsinki, Espoo, Vantaa and Kauniainen for infringements of data protection legislation in the processing of personal data. The websites of the Capital Region's Helmet libraries have used tracking technologies that may have conveyed data on, for example, the books and other materials searched for by users to third parties. Personal data has also been unlawfully transferred to the United States.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/deputy-data-protection-ombudsman-issues-reprimand-for-conveying-library-search-information-to-us-based-google
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Frequently asked questions on data protection and the coronavirus What does health data mean? Health data refers to information about an individual’s health, diseases, disability or treatment. Health data belongs to the special categories of perso...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/coronavirus-covid-19
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Frequently asked questions about elections On this page, you will find answers to frequently asked questions about election advertising and data protection. See also: Frequently asked questions about direct marketing Information on the EU regulati...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/faq-elections
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Know your responsibility and build trusthttps://tietosuoja.fi/en/organisations
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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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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
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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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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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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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Registry You can enquire after matters concerning instituting and pending a case from the registry of the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman. This kind of enquiries are for example how should a case be sent to the Office of the Data Protectio...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/registry
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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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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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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