Brokers sell movement data of a million citizens
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A new investigative report has revealed that data brokers are openly selling the daily movements of nearly a million Finns. The collected cell phone data exposes private aspects of individuals' lives that they would likely prefer to keep private.
In other domestic news, authorities have indicated a willingness to negotiate with the Lönnfeldt family, who took the state to court over land on islands in Nagu. Additionally, leading health sector players report that Finns are experiencing fewer illnesses overall, and new, faster train services have been introduced between Helsinki and Tampere.
Meanwhile, Traficom has revealed a significant cybersecurity threat, outlining the current situation in the country. New first aid guidelines have also been issued, with one commonly held piece of advice now considered potentially fatal.