viranomaisrekistereihin

Viranomaisrekisteri refers to official registers maintained by public authorities in Finland. These registers contain personal data or other information collected and processed for the performance of tasks that fall within the official authority's mandate. The purpose of these registers is to support the functioning of public administration, law enforcement, and the provision of public services.

Examples of viranomaisrekisteri include the Population Information System, maintained by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency, which holds data on Finnish residents, and registers maintained by the Finnish Police, which contain information related to criminal investigations and law enforcement activities. Other authorities, such as the Tax Administration, the Social Insurance Institution of Finland (Kela), and various municipalities, also maintain their own official registers.

The processing of data in viranomaisrekisteri is governed by Finnish law, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and national data protection legislation. These laws ensure that personal data is collected, processed, and stored lawfully, fairly, and transparently. Individuals generally have rights regarding their data held in these registers, including the right to access, rectify, or request the erasure of their personal information, subject to legal limitations. The maintenance and use of these registers are crucial for the efficient and lawful operation of the Finnish public sector.