Current Issues
Administrative fine imposed on Posti for data protection shortcomings in the OmaPosti service
The Sanctions Board of the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman has imposed a fine of EUR 2.4 million on Posti for its practices in the OmaPosti service that violate data protection rules. Posti had automatically created an electronic OmaPosti mailbox for customers without a separate request. The Data Protection Ombudsman states that electronic services are an important part of the digital society and must be implemented according to the rules.
Show moreWe supplemented frequently asked questions about health care: instructions for review, rectification, erasure and disclosure of information
We have supplemented and updated the answers to frequently asked questions on health care compiled on our website. The answers provide information for both individuals and organisations. Among other things, we clarified the instructions for situations where a client or patient wishes to review or request the rectification or erasure of data concerning them. Updated instructions are also issued on the disclosure of information.
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