Uutistarkoituksissa

Uutistarkoituksissa is a Finnish term used to refer to information or material that is intended to be used for news reporting. It is formed from the stem uutis- (related to news) and tarkoitus (purpose) with the plural inessive suffix -issa, yielding “in news purposes” or “for news purposes.” The expression is primarily found in media policy texts, newsroom guidelines, and academic discussions about the ethics and legality of information use in journalism.

Usage and scope: It indicates that the material is intended for journalistic work rather than for advertising, entertainment, or other uses. It is often used in sentences such as “Tiedot voidaan käyttää uutistarkoituksissa” (The data may be used for news purposes). It does not itself imply a particular ethical stance but is commonly invoked when delineating permissible use in terms of privacy, consent, or copyright.

Etymology and linguistic notes: Uutistarkoituksissa is a standard Finnish compound, though not always present in dictionaries. As a plural inessive form, it functions as a modifier or adverbial phrase within a sentence.

Related terms: The concept aligns with phrases like journalistic purposes, for reporting, or in the public-interest context. Translations include “for news purposes” or “in the interests of journalism.” See also: journalistic ethics, media law, data use in journalism.