Kuolintiedon

Kuolintiedon, in Finnish usage, refers to information about a person’s death. The term combines kuolema (death) and tieto (information) and is usually encountered in administrative and civil registry contexts. The genitive form kuolintiedon indicates possession or association, such as data related to a particular deceased person.

Sources and content

Death information is typically recorded by official civil registration systems and reported by authorities such as municipalities or health services. A kuolintieto entry commonly includes essential details such as the date of death and place of death. In some contexts, more detailed data may be stored for statistical or health-related purposes, but access to sensitive elements like cause of death is often restricted and governed by data protection rules.

Uses and applications

Kuolintiedon is used to update civil status records and to terminate or adjust services and benefits that depend on vital status, such as social security, pensions, or survivor benefits. It also facilitates probate and inheritance processes and helps authorities and institutions verify identity and eligibility in related administrative procedures. Researchers and genealogists may access aggregated or anonymized death information for statistics or historical studies, under appropriate safeguards.

Data privacy and governance

As with other personal data, kuolintiedon is subject to data protection laws and purpose limitations. Access is typically limited to authorized public authorities and entities with legitimate interests, and retention periods follow legal requirements. Cross-border sharing may occur within framework agreements that protect individuals’ privacy.

See also

Vital statistics, Population information system, Data protection, Probate and inheritance law.