Finland updates its data protectionlaw according to the GDPR

Finland finally adopted its new GDPR-style law on 13 November. The delay was partly caused by deliberations on the role of the Data Protection Ombudsman (equivalent of Privacy Commissioner) in imposing administrative fines. It was argued that to have one person decide on a very high level of sanctions did not fit in with Finland’s legislative tradition.

Source: Finland updates its DP law according to the GDPR – Privacy Laws & Business