No, doxxing in Finland is illegal under multiple statutes, including the Penal Code’s provisions on privacy violations, harassment, and data protection breaches. The Finnish Police and Data Protection Ombudsman actively investigate unauthorized disclosures of personal data, with penalties ranging from fines to imprisonment. Recent 2026 amendments to the Act on the Processing of Personal Data in Criminal Matters strengthen protections against non-consensual data exposure, particularly for public figures and activists.
Key Regulations for Doxxing in Finland
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Penal Code (39/1889), Chapter 24, Section 8 (Breach of Privacy): Criminalizes the intentional disclosure of another’s private information without legitimate purpose, punishable by up to 2 years’ imprisonment. Applies even if the data is publicly available but repurposed maliciously.
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Data Protection Act (1050/2018) and GDPR: Prohibits the processing of personal data without a lawful basis, including sharing identifiable details for harassment or intimidation. The Finnish Data Protection Ombudsman (Tietosuojavaltuutettu) enforces compliance, with fines up to €20M or 4% of global turnover.
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Act on the Processing of Personal Data in Criminal Matters (616/2023, amended 2026): Mandates strict controls on handling sensitive personal data by law enforcement and private entities. Unauthorized leaks—even by insiders—trigger criminal liability under Section 45, with aggravated penalties for targeting vulnerable groups.