tiedotusoikeudet
Tiedotusoikeudet is a Finnish term referring to the right to information, particularly the public’s right to obtain information about matters of public concern and, more broadly, information held by public authorities. In Finland, the concept is rooted in the principle of openness in government and is implemented through the law on public access to official documents as well as constitutional guarantees of freedom of expression and information.
The core legal framework is the Act on the Openness of Government Activities (Laki viranomaisten toiminnan
Exemptions exist to balance openness with other legitimate interests. These include protection of personal data, privacy,
Tiedotusoikeudet are closely related to broader information rights in the European Union, including data protection rules