salassuuden
Salassuuden is the Finnish term for confidentiality or secrecy in information handling. The word is used to describe the obligation to keep information private and not disclose it to unauthorized persons. In Finnish contexts, salassuus is a fundamental principle in law, professional ethics, and privacy protection. The form salassuuden is the genitive case used in phrases such as "salassuuden vaatimus" (the obligation of confidentiality).
Legal basis and scope: Salassuuden obligations arise from statutory provisions, professional codes of ethics, and contractual
Exceptions: Disclosures may be allowed with consent, when required by law or court order, or when there
Enforcement and impact: Breaches of salassuuden can lead to criminal liability or professional sanctions, and may
Relation to data protection: Data protection laws regulate the handling of personal data, while confidentiality rules
See also confidentiality, professional secrecy, data protection, privacy.