Informaatiotarkoituksissa

Informaatiotarkoituksissa is a Finnish phrase that literally translates to "for informational purposes". It is widely used in legal, corporate, and governmental documents to clarify that certain information is provided solely for the reader’s knowledge, without implying liability, endorsement, or any formal legal obligation. The phrase often precedes or follows statements such as data disclosures, financial reports, or internal communications to signal that the content is not to be taken as official or binding advice.

The etiquette of its placement varies by context. In corporate disclosures, the phrase is inserted into footnotes or appendices, whereas in municipal notifications it may appear in the introductory paragraph. Its purpose is to safeguard both the entity issuing the statement and the recipient by preventing misinterpretation as a guarantee or definitive instruction. Because of its protective nature, the phrase has a semi‑legal status, especially in the realm of consumer protection and privacy law. Under the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), for example, notices that include "informaatiotarkoituksissa" are considered informational statements and therefore do not constitute formal consent or binding commitments.

Despite its utilitarian role, the phrase can sometimes be misused or omitted entirely, leading to confusion about the enforceability of certain actions. Legal advisers recommend that draft documents explicitly state the informational nature of key paragraphs, especially where financial, contractual, or privacy implications could be inferred. Thus, informaatiotarkoituksissa serves as a clear linguistic tool that delineates knowledge sharing from formal duty or promise, contributing to transparency while mitigating legal risk.