Russian data centre in Helsinki triggers legal and security concerns

Russian data centre in Helsinki triggers legal and security concerns

A Russian-owned data centre is operating in Helsinki without prior notification to Finnish authorities. The facility, run by telecom operator Beeline, has prompted calls for urgent legislative review due to national security concerns. Beeline, one of Russia’s largest mobile operators, quietly opened a telecommunications hub in the Finnish capital. The centre supports faster data transfers and improves connectivity to Russian services, including …