henkilörekisterin

A henkilörekisteri, often translated as a personal data register or personnel register, is a structured collection of personal information about individuals. In Finland, the concept is legally defined and governed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and national data protection laws. It can encompass various types of data, such as names, contact details, employment history, or other identifiable information, depending on the purpose for which the register is maintained.

The creation and maintenance of a henkilörekisteri must adhere to strict principles. These include the lawfulness, fairness, and transparency of processing, purpose limitation, data minimization, accuracy, storage limitation, integrity, and confidentiality. Individuals have rights regarding their personal data, including the right to access, rectify, and erase their information held within a register. Organizations responsible for a henkilörekisteri must implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect the data from unauthorized access, loss, or destruction. The Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman is the supervisory authority responsible for overseeing the application of data protection laws.