Henkilötiedoksianto

Henkilötiedoksianto, a Finnish term, translates to "personal data notification" or "information about personal data processing." It refers to the obligation of an organization to inform individuals about how their personal data is collected, used, stored, and shared. This concept is a core principle of data protection regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union and Finnish data protection laws.

The purpose of henkilötiedoksianto is to ensure transparency and empower individuals with knowledge about their personal data. It allows individuals to understand who is processing their data, for what purposes, on what legal basis, and for how long it will be retained. It also informs them about their rights related to their data, such as the right to access, rectify, erase, or restrict processing.

Organizations are typically required to provide this information at the point of data collection. This can be done through privacy policies, consent forms, or other easily accessible documents. The information must be presented in a clear, concise, and easily understandable manner, avoiding jargon and complex legal language. Key elements of a henkilötiedoksianto usually include the identity and contact details of the data controller, the purposes of processing, the legal basis for processing, categories of personal data processed, recipients of the data, and the rights of the data subject. Compliance with these notification requirements is crucial for organizations to avoid penalties and maintain trust with individuals whose data they handle.