About the case – disclosing health data to providers of tracking technologies led to administrative fines The data protection shortcomings related to Yliopiston Apteekki’s online pharmacy were initially brought to the attention of the Office of the Data Protection Ombudsman by a PhD researcher at the University of Turku. In the course of conducting research […]
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Obligations under the NIS2 Directive enter into force
The obligations under the NIS2 Directive have entered into force on April 8, 2025. In Finland, the NIS2 Directive has been implemented nationally through the Cybersecurity Act, for the public administration sector through the amendments to the Information Management Act, and through amendments to certain other laws. For the banking and financial market infrastructure sectors, […]
Read MoreMartin von Willebrand as Keynote Speaker at Academic Standards Day in Stockholm 21.3.2025
Martin von Willebrand, Partner at HH Partners and co-founder of Double Open, will deliver the keynote speech at Academic Standards Day in Stockholm on March 21. The event is organized in collaboration between the University of Skövde and the Swedish Institute for Standards (SIS) and brings together leading experts to discuss the role of ICT […]
Read MoreMartin von Willebrand and Miika Erkkilä recommended in Lexology Index Data 2025
HH Partners’ partners Martin von Willebrand and Miika Erkkilä have been recognised in the Lexology Index Data 2025. Both Martin and Miika were recommended among Finland’s leading experts in the Information Technology category, and Martin was also recommended in the Data Privacy & Protection category. Lexology Index (formerly Who’s Who Legal) is a well-known legal […]
Read MoreWe participated in a mapping project on the implementation of the EU NIS2 Directive in cooperation with Fieldfisher
The deadline for the implementation of the EU NIS2-directive for cyber security is approaching, and with that in mind, we took part in a review organized by Fieldfisher of the implementation of the directive around the EU. Martin von Willebrand, Anna-Sofia Toivettula and Legal Trainee Sanni Saru from HH Partners surveyed the implementation stage and […]
Read MoreSonja Laamanen receives CIPP/E privacy certification
We are pleased to announce that our associate lawyer Sonja Laamanen has successfully completed the Certified Information Privacy Professional/Europe (CIPP/E) certification. Achieving the CIPP/E certification demonstrates comprehensive understanding of data privacy requirements within the European context, including data privacy legislation and their application practices. The CIPP/E certification is the first certification for privacy professionals in […]
Read MoreMartin von Willebrand and Miika Erkkilä recommended in WWL Data 2024
HH Partners’ Martin von Willebrand and Miika Erkkilä have again been recognised in Who’s Who Legal’s Data 2024. Both Martin’s and Miika’s expertise was recommended among the leading Finnish experts in the Information Technology category, while Martin was also recommended in the Data Privacy & Protection category. Who’s Who Legal is a renowned legal publication […]
Read MoreEcomlex launches comprehensive AI and Data Protection Guidebook that covers most European countries
We are excited to share a comprehensive AI guidebook, a collaborative effort by our international network Ecomlex. The guidebook provides a general understanding of what should be taken into account when personal data is processed in connection with AI tools. The guidebook includes notable contributions from HH Partners’ Martin von Willebrand and Sonja Laamanen. The […]
Read MoreMartin von Willebrand recognized again in WWL’s Thought Leaders – Data 2023
HH Partners’ Martin von Willebrand was recognised as a Thought Leader in Information Technology in Who’s Who Legal’s Thought Leaders: Data 2023 publication together with 14 other Finnish lawyers. Martin has been included on the Thought Leaders list for several years. Who’s Who Legal’s Thought Leaders: Data brings together the world’s foremost practitioners in the […]
Read MoreMartin von Willebrand and Miika Erkkilä recognised in Who’s Who Legal Data 2023
HH Partners’ Martin von Willebrand and Miika Erkkilä have again been recognised in Who’s Who Legal’s Data 2023. Both Martin’s and Miika’s expertise was recommended among the leading Finnish experts in the Information Technology category, while Martin was also featured in the Data Privacy & Protection category. “Martin von Willebrand from HH Partners, Attorneys-at-law, enjoys […]
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