Käsittelyrajoja

Käsittelyrajoja refers to limitations or restrictions placed on the processing of personal data. These limitations are a key concept within data protection regulations, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union. The purpose of käsittelyrajoja is to ensure that personal data is not used in ways that are incompatible with the original purpose for which it was collected or that would unduly harm the data subject.

When a restriction on processing is applied, it means that the data controller can still store the personal data, but they are generally not allowed to process it further, with certain exceptions. These exceptions typically include processing that is based on the data subject's consent, processing for the establishment, exercise, or defense of legal claims, or processing for the protection of the rights of another natural or legal person.

The obligation to apply processing limitations can arise in several situations. For instance, an individual may request that their data processing be restricted while the accuracy of the data is being verified. Similarly, if data processing is unlawful, but the data subject does not want the data to be erased, they can request a restriction instead. Another scenario is when the data controller no longer needs the personal data for the original purposes of processing, but the data subject requires it for legal claims.

Implementing käsittelyrajoja is a significant responsibility for data controllers. They must have mechanisms in place to identify when such a restriction applies and to ensure that the data is appropriately marked or segregated to prevent unauthorized processing. Failure to adhere to these limitations can result in regulatory penalties.