tarkoitusalueet

Tarkoitusalueet is a Finnish compound term that literally means "areas of purpose" or "intended-use areas." It is used broadly to denote categories, zones or scopes defined according to their intended function. The term appears in contexts such as land use planning, product labeling, legal and contractual language, organizational strategy and information governance.

In land use and spatial planning, tarkoitusalueet can refer to zones designated for particular functions—residential, commercial, recreational or conservation—where permitted activities are guided by planning documents. In legal and contractual contexts the term denotes the scope of permitted uses for property, funds, or rights, and is often linked to conditions and restrictions that enforce those purposes.

In information management and data protection, the concept aligns with the principle of purpose limitation: personal data should be collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes and not further processed incompatibly with those purposes. For products and services, indicating tarkoitusalueet helps users understand appropriate applications and safety considerations.

The term is practical and descriptive rather than technical, adaptable to sector-specific definitions. Related concepts include scope, designated use, zoning and purpose limitation. Precise meaning and implications depend on the regulatory, organizational or contractual framework in which the term is applied.