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Support and Advice for Victims of the HUS Data Protection Breach

Page updated 23.8.2023

The National Bureau of Investigation is investigating a data protection breach in connection with searches made in the Population Information System and the HUS Patient Information System: Police instructions for the injured parties of the HUS data protection breach.

HUS has informed of other data protection breaches during summer 2023: HUS: HUSissa on selvitetty kesän aikana kolmea tietoturvaloukkausta

The police underlines that it is important to include all information in the police report such as the name of the suspect (if known) and the time when the crime happened. This will help the police to separate the cases from each other.

Victim Support Finland provides support and advice to victims of data protection offences. Victim Support Finland provides discussion assistance and practical advice on how to act in a criminal case.

Remember that you are not alone and that help is available. Talking about the situation with loved ones, professional help or someone who understands the victim’s situation often helps. It is good to try to identify what is the worst that can happen to you and how you can cope with it.

Victim Support Finland provides discussion assistance and practical advice in criminal cases:

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