Ettevõttesiseselt

Ettevõttesiseselt is a Estonian adverb meaning within the company, internally, or in a manner intended for internal use only. It characterizes actions, information, or processes that occur inside the organization and are not directed at external actors. The term is commonly found in business, administration, and policy contexts to distinguish internal workflows from externally oriented activities.

In practice, the phrase appears in sentences such as “ettevõttesiseselt otsustati” or “ettevõttesiseselt jagati koolitusmaterjalid,” signaling that the matter or materials are for internal use. It is often associated with internal governance, communications, and controls, including internal audits, development of internal policies, internal communications channels, and confidentiality practices. In data handling, it may describe the internal sharing of information within the organization under appropriate access controls and safeguards.

The term implies a scope limitation: decisions, discussions, or information intended for employees, management, or specific departments, not published externally or shared with customers or partners without clearance. When information is meant for external audiences, different wording is used. The concept is common in HR, compliance, and policy drafting, and can be qualified with expressions such as “ainult ettevõttesiseselt” to emphasize internal exclusivity.