suojelupäätökset
Suojelupäätökset are formal decisions issued by Finnish public authorities that establish protective measures to safeguard people, property, or values from identified risks. They are administrative decisions intended to prevent harm or preserve welfare, health, safety, privacy, or cultural heritage, and must be justified with factual basis and statutory authority.
They are used across sectors: social services, law enforcement, environmental protection, data protection, cultural heritage, and
Process: a suojelupäätös is typically prepared after a risk assessment, sometimes on petition or ex officio.
Legal framework: rooted in administrative law and sector-specific statutes; guided by principles of proportionality, necessity, non-discrimination,
Impact and oversight: while aimed at protection, suojelupäätökset balance protection with rights and freedoms. They are