The man accused in the Vastaamo psychotherapy center data breach wants to make more settlement agreements with victims. Aleksanteri Kivimäki said he aims to create additional compensation agreements for those affected by the massive data leak.
These settlement agreements do not mean Kivimäki admits to the crimes he is charged with. The Vastaamo case is currently in appeals court, where Kivimäki demands all charges against him be dismissed.
Courts can consider such agreements as mitigating factors when determining sentences. Kivimäki has already made settlements with thousands of victims through this process.
Victims who accept settlement agreements can seek compensation from Finland's State Treasury. This government office handles compensation payments in certain criminal cases.
The Vastaamo data breach exposed sensitive therapy records of thousands of patients across Finland. The incident caused widespread concern about mental health data privacy and security.
Kivimäki's pursuit of more settlements comes as his appeal continues. Legal experts note that seeking settlements while fighting charges creates a complex legal situation that could affect both compensation and sentencing outcomes.