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Finland Laws - Others > Personal Data Act (in English, unofficial translation)
Short Summary
The Personal Data Act in Finland governs the processing of personal data. It applies to entities processing personal data in Finland, unless otherwise provided by law. The Act applies to automatic processing of personal data and also to other processing of personal data that constitutes or is intended to constitute a personal data file. However, it does not apply to processing of personal data by a private individual for purely personal purposes or for comparable ordinary and private purposes. It also does not apply to personal data files containing data that have been published by the media. Additionally, certain sections of the Act apply to the processing of personal data for purposes of journalism or artistic or literary expression. The Act sets out definitions for personal data, processing of personal data, personal data file, controller, data subject, third party, consent, personal credit data, and credit data file. It also establishes the scope of application, principles for processing personal data, rights of the data subject, data security measures, and the role of the Data Protection Ombudsman and Data Protection Board.
Whom does it apply to?
Entities processing personal data in Finland
What does it govern?
Processing of personal data
What are exemptions?
Processing of personal data by a private individual for purely personal purposes or for comparable ordinary and private purposes, personal data files containing data that have been published by the media, processing of personal data for purposes of journalism or artistic or literary expression
What are the Penalties?
Penalties for non-compliance are not specified in the document.
Jurisdiction
Finland