Finland: Issued EUR 750'000 fine to Alektum Oy for violating individuals right to access their personal data

On 11 January 2023, the sanctioning committee of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner of Finland fined EUR 750'000 the company Alektum Oy for violating individuals right to access their personal data. The charges relate to the company's failure to respond to individuals' requests to access their personal data. According to the Finnish Sanctions Board, the company failed to explain its operations and did not adequately cooperate with the data protection authority.