{"id":50258,"date":"2026-02-09T08:08:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T06:08:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/?p=50258"},"modified":"2026-02-09T08:31:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T06:31:41","slug":"data-protection-work-reached-a-new-level-at-the-niemikoti-foundation-from-14-points-to-75","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/en\/data-protection-work-reached-a-new-level-at-the-niemikoti-foundation-from-14-points-to-75\/","title":{"rendered":"Data Protection Work Reached a New Level at the Niemikoti Foundation \u2013 From 14 Points to 75"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id50258_68dd00-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id50258_68dd00-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id50258_68dd00-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id50258_68dd00-17 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id50258_68dd00-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id50258_68dd00-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id50258_68dd00-17 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column50258_a5ea51-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column50258_a5ea51-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column50258_a5ea51-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column50258_a5ea51-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column50258_a5ea51-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column50258_a5ea51-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column50258_a5ea51-02{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column50258_a5ea51-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column50258_a5ea51-02 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column50258_a5ea51-02\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Over the past year, Niemikoti Foundation has made a determined leap forward in developing its data protection practices. The starting point was clear: in an external assessment, the level of data protection scored just 14 points. Today, that figure has already risen to 75.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Niina Sahlberg<\/strong>, who has served as the Data Protection Officer, describes the initial situation simply: there was a lot of room for improvement. Once the results showing 14 points were received, the work began in a systematic and step-by-step manner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column50258_ddc2c9-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column50258_ddc2c9-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column50258_ddc2c9-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column50258_ddc2c9-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column50258_ddc2c9-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column50258_ddc2c9-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column50258_ddc2c9-7a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column50258_ddc2c9-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column50258_ddc2c9-7a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column50258_ddc2c9-7a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image001.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-50008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image001.png 1024w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image001-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/niemikoti.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/image001-768x576.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">First observation: documentation was missing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At an early stage, one major development need became apparent: a lack of documentation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cA huge amount of documentation was missing,\u201d Niina says.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>A large part of data protection work is \u201cinvisible\u201d \u2014 background work involving the creation of structures, guidelines, and documents. However, Niina emphasizes that paperwork alone is not enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cAnother major theme was staff training. If people don\u2019t know what data protection is and how it should be implemented, documentation is secondary.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A new data protection manual and systematic work<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most significant concrete steps has been the creation of a data protection manual. The manual has been written and published for everyone to access \u2014 and also to be \u201ctested\u201d on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, a clear structure has been introduced into data protection work:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>annual planning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>annual reporting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>continuous development of practices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition, preparation for joining the Kanta services, for example, has required the creation and maintenance of an information security policy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cDocumentation provides guidance. Now functional structures have been created as a foundation, which are easy to further develop and implement going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The change is visible as a shift in mindset<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Niina, the change has not primarily been a system change, but above all a change in operating culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re using the same systems as before, but the structures and operating practices for using them have been carefully thought through and written down.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In instructors\u2019 day-to-day work, the change is particularly evident in more active consideration of data protection issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cPeople genuinely think about where information can be stored and where it can be shared or disclosed. And for example, temporary client data: you can\u2019t store a statement just anywhere if it contains personal data. The goal is that information about service users stays in Domacare.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Rush and email are the most common risk areas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When data protection is at risk of being overlooked, the reasons are often very ordinary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cEveryday rush. And email is very typical: is it encrypted, how should it be handled \u2014 can\u2019t you just send it?\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Niina\u2019s summary for staff is clear:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Service users\u2019 personal data belongs primarily in Domacare<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal data must not be sent in regular email in any form<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Matters concerning service users must not be discussed where outsiders can hear<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u201cEverything had to be learned alongside the work\u201d<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The role of Data Protection Officer has also required a great deal of learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cMy own starting level wasn\u2019t great. Probably close to that 14 myself,\u201d Niina says.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>The most challenging part was finding confidence in her own work while simultaneously learning and training others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cSituations come up quickly, and sometimes it takes a moment to think things through and resolve them so that you can give a sensible, well-justified answer.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">External audits and monitoring support development<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The level of data protection is monitored in several ways. External audits, in particular, serve as a key indicator of the overall situation. In addition, monitoring includes reported data breaches and various annual metrics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Information is compiled annually into a document that also includes observations related to information security, such as potential phishing attempts. These matters are discussed within the data protection team, and the whole is compiled into a \u201cdata protection report.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">75 is already a high level \u2013 and maintenance is what matters most<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In theory, a perfect score of 100 points would be the best possible result, but in practice it is not a realistic goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cA hundred is the best, but apparently impossible to achieve,\u201d Niina notes.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>According to Niina, 75 is already a high level for an organization like Niemikotis\u00e4\u00e4ti\u00f6 \u2014 a \u201cB+.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cAs long as we can maintain this level or improve it slightly, we\u2019re quite satisfied.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips for a successful change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Niina were to give one piece of advice on developing data protection or systems, it would relate to everyday discussion and keeping the work close to daily practice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cYou have to talk about it repeatedly and keep it visible. 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