Nimirekisteri

Nimirekisteri is a term used to refer to a registry that stores information about personal names. In public administration, nimirekisteri is typically part of broader civil or population information systems and is used to manage how names are recorded and verified on official documents. The registry supports identity management, administrative processes, and compliance with naming rules and procedures.

A nimirekisteri usually contains data such as current given names and surnames, and may include former names or name changes, as well as identifiers linked to the individual for cross-referencing across systems. It may record related details such as date of birth, gender, nationality, and the source or decision that created or amended the name record. The exact structure and fields depend on the national or organizational context and legal framework.

Legal and privacy considerations are central to nimirekisteri. Registries of names are generally governed by data protection and privacy laws, including the right to access, correct, or request deletion of personal data where applicable. In the European Union, such activities are subject to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and national implementations, including rules on purpose limitation, data minimization, and security.

Uses and implications of nimirekisteri include ensuring consistency of names across official documents, enabling reliable identity verification in public services, and supporting statistical research and language planning. The registry also supports compliance with naming regulations and helps prevent issues arising from name duplication or ambiguity in administrative processes.

See also: population register, civil registry, onomastics, name act.