julkisuudella

Julkisuudella is the adessive form of the Finnish noun julkisuus, and in English it is often translated as “with publicity” or “by publicity.” It denotes the concept of publicity or public exposure, and more broadly the state or condition of being made available to the public. In ordinary use, julkisuudella conveys the idea that information, events, or actions are brought into public view or are subject to public attention.

In Finnish discourse, julkisuus refers to openness and visibility in both media and governance. A central related term is julkisuusperiaate, the principle of openness, which holds that information held by public authorities should be accessible to citizens as a matter of transparency and accountability. This principle is supported by legislation on the openness of government activities, and it governs how official documents, meetings, and decision-making are treated, with exceptions for privacy, security, and certain confidential matters.

In journalism and public administration, julkisuudella highlights the role of publicity in fostering accountability and trust. Public scrutiny, media reporting, and transparent processes are seen as mechanisms that encourage responsible conduct by institutions and officials, as well as informed citizen participation.

Etymologically, julkisuudella stems from julkinen (public). In usage, it often appears in phrases describing the effect or means of making something public, as in “julkisuudella on vaikutus” (with publicity there is an impact). Related concepts include avoimuus (openness) and läpinäkyvyys (transparency).