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List compiled by the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman of processing operations which require data protection impact assessment (DPIA) Updated 21.12.2018 Article 35 (1) GDPR requires a DPIA when the processing activity is likely to result in...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/list-of-processing-operations-which-require-dpia
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Right to data portability The data subject has the right to receive the personal data that he or she has provided to a controller in a structured, commonly used and machine-readable format and, if desired, transmit that data to another controller....https://tietosuoja.fi/en/right-to-data-portability
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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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The review and approval of codes of conduct at the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman reviews and approves national codes of conduct applied in Finland. The criteria for the content of codes of cond...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/the-review-and-approval-of-codes-of-conduct
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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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25.3.2026 | The Sanctions Board of the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman has imposed a fine of EUR 5,000 on Suomen Numerokeskus Oy, as the company systematically failed to comply with customers’ right to access recordings of customer calls. The company also deleted the call recordings despite requests from customers to review them.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/suomen-numerokeskus-fined-for-failing-to-provide-call-recordings
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Rätten att få information om behandlingen av personuppgifter En registrerad har rätt att få information om insamling och behandling av hans eller hennes personuppgifter. Behandlingen av personuppgifter ska vara transparent. En registrerad ska info...https://tietosuoja.fi/sv/ratten-att-fa-information-om-behandlingen-av-personuppgifter
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30.1.2026 | On Thursday 29 January 2026, the Government appointed Heljä-Tuulia Pihamaa, Master of Laws, to the post of Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman for the next five-year term of office, starting on 22 March. Pihamaa has been serving as Deputy Data Protection Ombudsman since March 2021.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/helja-tuulia-pihamaa-continues-as-deputy-data-protection-ombudsman
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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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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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4.7.2025 | On 1–2 July, the European Data Protection Board met in Helsinki for a two-day high level meeting to discuss common outlines for future work. In the statement issued at the meeting, the data protection authorities agreed on new measures to facilitate compliance with data protection regulations, to increase dialogue with stakeholders and to develop cooperation between authorities in different sectors.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/edpb-issues-helsinki-statement-support-and-clarity-for-small-and-medium-sized-actors
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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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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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25.2.2025 | The EU's Digital Services Act imposes obligations on digital service providers to improve the transparency and security of their services. Last year, authorities in Finland received nearly 80 complaints about suspected breaches of the Digital Services Act, and the EU Commission has launched several investigations into digital waste. The act, which improves users' rights, has been fully in force for one year as of February 2025.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/digital-services-act-in-force-for-a-year-nearly-80-complaints-to-authorities-in-finland-in-2024
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25.6.2025 | ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OFFICE OF THE DATA PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN OF FINLAND 2024 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OFFICE OF THE DATA PROTECTION OMBUDSMAN OF FINLAND 2024 3 Contents The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman safeguards the rights and freedoms of ...https://tietosuoja.fi/documents/6927448/242571942/3%20TSV%20Annual%20Report%202024%20saavutettava.pdf/c49babc0-430a-77ec-aea2-95d5cebd2885?t=1750846070262
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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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16.2.2024 | The Digital Services Act (DSA), which will be applied in mid-February, aims to secure the position of users of digital services, such as various online communities and marketplaces. If you report suspected illegal content in the future, the service provider must deal with the matter and inform you of its solution. If you produce content or act as a seller through an online platform, you have the right to receive information and justifications about any kind of restriction of the use of service.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/the-new-regulations-for-digital-services-come-into-effect-this-is-how-the-user-s-position-improves
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28.2.2024 | On 28 February, the European Data Protection Board launched a joint measure examining how the data subjects' right of access to their data is being realised in the operations of various organisations. A total of 28 data protection authorities from various EU Member States are taking part in the study. In Finland, the situation is charted with a questionnaire for controllers.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/office-of-the-data-protection-ombudsman-examines-realisation-of-right-of-access-to-data-as-part-of-europe-wide-measure
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12.1.2024 | Internet platforms and other digital services will have new obligations when the application of the EU's Digital Services Act begins on 17 February 2024. The purpose of the new Act is to reduce illegal content and increase the transparency of services.https://tietosuoja.fi/en/-/new-obligations-for-digital-operators-the-goal-is-safer-and-more-open-online-services
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19.6.2024 | Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman, PL 800, 00531 Helsinki, Finland, Switchboard: +358 29 566 6700, [email protected], www.tietosuoja.fi 1 (2) Data protection officers A data protection officer is an expert within the organisation, who monitor...https://tietosuoja.fi/documents/6927448/213374119/Instructions+for+organisations+that+have+designated+a+data+protection+officer.pdf/c91f4d2d-9a54-4f4e-f38b-9d990f08102d?t=1718799267186