Rekisterinpitävästä

Rekisterinpitävästä is a Finnish term that translates to "data controller" in English. It refers to an entity, such as a company, organization, or public authority, that determines the purposes and means of processing personal data. In essence, the rekisterinpitävä is responsible for how personal information is collected, used, stored, and secured.

This responsibility is a key aspect of data protection regulations, most notably the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the European Union, and similar legislation in other jurisdictions. The rekisterinpitävä must ensure that all data processing activities are lawful, fair, and transparent. They are obligated to implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect personal data against unauthorized access, loss, destruction, or alteration.

Furthermore, the rekisterinpitävä has a duty to inform individuals about how their data is being processed, their rights regarding their data (such as the right to access, rectify, or erase it), and who to contact with privacy-related concerns. They must also be able to demonstrate compliance with data protection principles. This often involves maintaining records of processing activities and potentially appointing a Data Protection Officer (DPO) if required by law. The concept of the rekisterinpitävä is central to establishing accountability in data processing.