Data Protection Intern: Learn Finnish in Education

Helsingin Kaupunki; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Helsinki seeks a data protection intern for three months in the Education Division, starting October 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026. The role is designed for international students eager to learn Finnish while working.

The intern will assist in protecting privacy across schools, daycare centers, and other education providers, reviewing privacy docs, handling data requests, and updating procedures. Kalasatama workspace offers modern facilities beside the metro.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a master's degree in a relevant field (Law or Administration).
• Basic Finnish language skills; main working language is Finnish.
• Interest in data protection and privacy; prior data protection exposure is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Review privacy documentation on educational software and applications used by the Education Division
• Date requests: Handling of data requests from data subjects
• Legal case analysis: Update data protection instructions and processes
• Review sections of AI instructions intended for schools

Skills

Finnish language (basic)

English language

Education

Master's student in Law or Administration Studies

Job description

City of Helsinki seeks a data protection intern for three months in the Education Division, starting October 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026. The role is designed for international students eager to learn Finnish while working.

The intern will assist in protecting privacy across schools, daycare centers, and other education providers, reviewing privacy docs, handling data requests, and updating procedures. Kalasatama workspace offers modern facilities beside the metro.