Data retention

We may retain certain records for legitimate reasons (including after your relationship with us has ended), for example to maintain records of articles published in our journals, to resolve any potential disputes and to comply with regulatory reporting obligations. 

We have a data retention policy that sets out the different periods we retain personal data for in respect of relevant purposes, in accordance with our duties under applicable data protection law. 

• Various legislative requirements (for example, duties to hold transaction details or employee data to comply with certain requirements of tax or employment legislation);  
• The purpose for which we collected that personal data and where we have identified a continued need to hold that personal data to serve a compelling legitimate purpose; and  
• Relevant codes or guidance on data retention issued by regulatory authorities including the Finnish Information Commissioner's Office (ICO).  

Personal data we no longer need to hold is securely disposed of and/or anonymised so you can no longer be identified from it.