Valio has filed a police report with the Helsinki Police Department regarding the data breach that occurred on December 12, 2024, which compromised the personal data of 70,000 people.
The police are investigating this extensive case as an aggravated computer break-in. The police will receive all the necessary information from Valio for the investigation, so members of the Pension Fund do not need to file a separate police report regarding the incident or contact the police.
A police report should always be filed when there is evidence of misuse or attempted misuse of personal data.
“Currently, the preliminary investigation is determining exactly what happened and how the data breach was carried out. It is advisable for everyone involved to take action to protect their own identity. In addition, tips can be useful for prevention, as the compromising of data online is on the rise,” says Detective Superintendent Lauri Huittinen.
In terms of communications, the police are responsible for information related to the criminal investigation, while Valio, as the data controller, will inform the public about what types of information have leaked from its systems and which individuals are affected.
Additional Information on the data breach
