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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
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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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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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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 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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Frequently asked questions about phone calls Are individuals allowed to record their own telephone conversations? Citizens have the right to record telephone calls in which they are the caller or receiver. Finland’s Constitution gives the right to...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/faq-phone-calls
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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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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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23.3.2020 | The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman has compiled answers to the most common questions concerning data protection and the coronavirus epidemic. The FAQ is published on the Office’s website, and its topics include the publication of coronavirus statistics, the definition of health data and the employer’s confidentiality obligation. The FAQ will be updated as required.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/tietosuojavaltuutetun-toimisto-julkaisi-vastauksia-kysymyksiin-koronaviruksesta-ja-tietosuojasta
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Submitting job applications Processing of personal data related to the job application process We publish information on open positions in the Valtiolle.fi service, which is the primary channel for submitting job applications. Through the Valtioll...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/submitting-job-applications