informationaalisessa

Informationaalisessa is a Finnish term used in information studies and digital governance to describe an information-centric approach to social organization and policy. It denotes a perspective in which information flows, architecture, and governance are central to how institutions function.

Etymology and usage: The word combines informaatio (information) with the adjectival suffix -aalinen and the locative suffix -ssa, yielding "informationaalisessa" as "in an informational" context. It is used in Finnish academic and policy discourse as part of phrases like "informationaalisessa kontekstissa" to denote situations defined by information-centric reasoning.

Key features include emphasis on information flows, transparency, interoperability, and data governance; attention to data literacy, privacy-by-design, and accountability; and a networked view of information infrastructure rather than isolated data silos. It often intersects with discussions on the information society and digital governance.

Origins: The term appears in contemporary Finnish discussions on digital transformation and the information society, lacking a single canonical definition but used to frame policy debates, research, and institutional strategies.

See also: tietoyhteiskunta (information society), tietohallinto (information management), digitaalinen lukutaito (digital literacy), tietoturva (information security).