Can I get compensation if I have had to protect my personal data after a data breach and it has resulted in costs for me?

You cannot. This is an economic loss that cannot be compensated from state funds except to a limited extent. To be eligible for compensation, the damage must be substantial (at least €2,000) and must have been caused by the victim’s helplessness due to age, illness or disability. The victim should have a disability or illness that renders them permanently incapable of managing and controlling their financial affairs. In the case of Vastaamo, the damage has been caused to a large number of people and the person causing the damage may not have been aware of the personal characteristics of the victims.

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