Dottir Attorneys Ltd

Dottir is a Finnish business law firm founded in 2016. Built to serve companies operating at the intersection of technology, regulation and change, Dottir's globally ranked team of technology, intellectual property and data protection lawyers advises Finnish and international clients on data protection, cybersecurity, AI regulation and other data-related compliance matters; on technology transactions, software licensing and the outsourcing of business-critical IT systems; on protecting strategic intellectual property; and on complex technology-related disputes, including litigation, arbitration and regulatory enforcement proceedings.

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Otto Lindholm

partner

Daniel Stranius

member

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Publications

• Finland Extends GDPR Fines to Public Authorities – A Long-Awaited Shift in EnforcementFinland is set to extend GDPR administrative fines to public-sector authorities, ending a long-standing exemption that has set the country apart from most of the European Union. The proposed amendment introduces financial accountability for public bodies, but does so with capped sanctions, targeted carve-outs and a proportionality test reflecting the particular character of public institutions.2 June 2026
• Can Public Schools Use Google Under the GDPR? Finland’s Top Court Says “Yes, But…”The Finnish Supreme Administrative Court recently addressed whether Finnish municipalities can rely on GDPR Article 6(1)(c), a statory obligation to process personal data, when using cloud tools like Google Workspace for Education. It confirmed that that statutory obligations may serve as a legal basis, however provided each service is shown to be necessary and proportionate.26 June 2025