Rekisterinpitäminen

Rekisterinpitäminen refers to the administrative and technical responsibilities associated with maintaining a register or database. In the context of data protection, a rekisterinpitäjä, or data controller, is the entity that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. This role is central to the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and similar data privacy frameworks.

The rekisterinpitäjä is accountable for ensuring that all data processing activities are lawful, fair, and transparent. This includes obtaining valid consent for data collection, implementing appropriate security measures to protect data from unauthorized access or breaches, and respecting the rights of data subjects, such as the right to access, rectify, or erase their personal data. They must also maintain records of processing activities and cooperate with supervisory authorities.

Responsibilities also extend to appointing a data protection officer if required by law, conducting data protection impact assessments for high-risk processing, and notifying the relevant authorities and data subjects in the event of a personal data breach. The rekisterinpitäjä must have a clear understanding of the data they hold, why it is processed, and how it is protected throughout its lifecycle. Failure to meet these obligations can result in significant penalties.