Data protection and GDPR
This page provides the most essential instructions related to data protection. For support with data protection matters, you can contact Metropolia’s Data Protection Officer. Their contact information is available further down the page. At the bottom, you’ll also find links to Metropolia’s Digital Security Starter course, User Support (Helpdesk) contact details, the Mikro-Mikko AI service, and the IT Services Wiki pages.
The processing of personal data at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences always takes place in accordance with the current legislation. In addition, Metropolia has its own in-house processes and instructions to ensure an adequate level of data protection in all of Metropolia's operations. As the controller, Metropolia is responsible for the processing of personal data. It is important that every student and employee of Metropolia pays special attention to the careful and lawful processing of personal data, and to follow Metropolia's guidelines.
- Personal data must be processed lawfully, properly and transparently for the data subject
- Personal data must be handled securely and confidentially
- Personal data may only be collected and processed for a specific, explicit and lawful purpose
- Personal data may not be collected beyond what is necessary for the purpose of the processing
- Personal data must be updated as necessary and incorrect or otherwise inaccurate data must be deleted or corrected without delay.