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Transfers on the basis of an adequacy decision Personal data can be transferred out of the European Union and European Economic Area if the European Commission has issued a decision on an adequate level of protection for personal data (‘adequacy d...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/transfers-on-the-basis-of-an-adequacy-decision
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Automated decision-making and profiling What does profiling mean? Profiling means the automated processing of personal data for evaluating the personal aspects of an individual. In particular, profiling refers to the analysis or prediction of aspe...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/automated-decision-making-and-profiling
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Right not to be subject to a decision based solely on automated processing The data subject has the right to demand human involvement in decisions that concern him or her. Data subjects have the right not to be subject to a decision based solely o...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/right-not-to-be-subject-to-a-decision-based-solely-on-automated-processing
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Have you been subjected to a decision based solely on automated processing? You have the right to demand human involvement in decisions that concern you. Some decisions concerning you can be made automatically. This means that humans are not invol...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/have-you-been-subjected-to-a-decision-based-solely-on-automated-processing
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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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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
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Processing involving several EU countries If your organisation operates in more than one EU country, you need to find out which country’s supervisory authority you are meant to deal with. This data protection authority is called the lead superviso...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/processing-involving-several-eu-countries
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Data protection rights and legal protection You can request the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman to fulfil the following data protection rights. Right to obtain information on the processing of personal data You have the right to know for w...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/your-data-protection-rights-and-legal-protection
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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
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Accountability in scientific research The controller must be prepared to demonstrate that data protection regulations have been taken into account in the study. Researchers must document the implementation of data-protection principles and other p...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/accountability-in-scientific-research
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International activities Data Protection Ombudsman represents Finland in the European Data Protection Board. The Board is responsible for the uniform application of data protection legislation in the European Union. The Board consists of the EU's ...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/international-activities
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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
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The researcher’s data protection expertise Data protection tools are a necessary part of the researcher’s work and competence. Compliance with data protection regulations builds trust and lays the groundwork for future research. Data protection re...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/researchers-data-protection-expertise
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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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Visiting the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman Instituting a case Our website contains electronic forms for instituting cases falling within the competence of the data protection authorities ( read more on our office’s electronic services )....https://tietosuoja.fi/en/visiting-the-office
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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
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Processing of the personal data of Data Protection Officers Controllers and processors must declare the contact details of their Data Protection Officers to our Office. The notification can be made with the form on our website or by providing the ...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/processing-of-the-personal-data-of-data-protection-officers
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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
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Processing of matters within our competence Processing of personal data in connection with the processing of cases falling within our competence Cases instituted with the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman are logged in the Office's case mana...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/processing-of-matters-within-our-competence
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Electronic services at the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman Instituting a case electronically The Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman uses electronic forms implemented with the Government ICT Centre's (Valtori) Turvalomake (Secure Form)...https://tietosuoja.fi/en/electronic-services-at-our-office