Privacy Policy for Event Notifications and Surveys of the Western Uusimaa Rescue Department

1. Data controller

The County Board of the Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

2. Person responsible for the register

Job title

Senior Executive Fire Officer, HR Management, Western Uusimaa Rescue Department

3. Contact person of the register

Job title

Senior Executive Fire Officer, HR Management, Western Uusimaa Rescue Department

Contact information

Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County
P.O. Box 33
02033 Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County

Switchboard: 029 151 2000

4. Purposes of processing personal data and the legal grounds for processing

Purposes of processing

The purpose of processing personal data in the register is to carry out research and development activities, process feedback, manage event logistics, and distribute event materials to participants post-event.

Legal grounds for processing

Article 6(1)(a) of the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union: the data subject has given consent to the processing of his or her personal data for one or more specific purposes.

Article 6(1)(c) of the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union: processing is necessary for compliance with a legal obligation to which the controller is subject.

Article 6(1)(e) of the General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union: processing is necessary for the performance of a task carried out in the public interest or in the exercise of official authority vested in the controller.

Key legislation

General Data Protection Regulation of the European Union (679/2016)
Data Protection Act (1050/2018)

5. Data contents of the register

The information collected may vary based on the specific survey. It could include necessary contact details and relevant background information such as title, company/organization, dietary preferences, etc. Additionally, we collect the respondent’s perspective on the subject matter for which feedback is sought.

6. Regular disclosure of personal data

Personal data will not generally be disclosed or transferred outside the EU or the European Economic Area (EEA).

7. Data retention periods

We retain collected data only as long as necessary for a justified purpose. For instance, in the case of event notifications, we retain data for the duration required to organize the event and complete post-event tasks, up to a maximum of 6 months following the event. For surveys related to research and development activities, we retain the information for the lifespan of the specific project.

8. Sources of personal data

We obtain personal data directly from the individual when they register or respond to a survey.