rekisteritietoja

Rekisteritietoja, or registry data, refers to information stored in registers maintained by public authorities and, in some cases, by public-private partnerships. These data can concern individuals, organizations, or assets and are used to administer services, verify identity, enable statistics, and support governance. Common examples include population information from the Population Register Center, business and organization data in the Yritys- ja yhteisötietojärjestelmä (YTJ), and property records maintained by land and property authorities.

The legal framework for rekisteritietoja is based on the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Finnish data protection law. Data must be processed lawfully, transparently, and for a defined purpose. Data controllers determine the purposes and means of processing, and principles such as data minimization, accuracy, and storage limitations apply. Access and sharing of data are governed by applicable statutes, which balance public administration needs with individuals’ privacy rights.

Access to registry data varies. Some information is publicly accessible under transparency and public information rules, while personal data are protected and may be shared only with legitimate grounds such as consent, statutory authorization, or a justified interest. Recipients can include public authorities, researchers under controlled conditions, or private parties with a lawful reason.

Individuals have rights regarding rekisteritietoja, including access to their own data, the ability to request rectification, restriction, or erasure, and the option to lodge complaints with the Data Protection Ombudsman (Tietosuojavaltuutettu) or the register keeper. Rekisteritietoja enable efficient public administration and statistics while requiring robust governance to safeguard privacy and data quality.