Privacy Statement for Research Usage – Donate Speech Corpus

Last updated: 15 July 2026

1. Purpose of the Research Study and Data Processing

This research focuses on automatic speech recognition for native and non-native Finnish speakers, including other related tasks associated with natural language processing. The goal is to design automatic speech recognition models aligned with the relevant target groups, using essential datasets: audio, speaker backgrounds (native language, gender), and transcriptions.

Data Controller: Aalto University, P.O. Box 11000, FI-00076 Aalto, Finland.

2. Personal Data Undergoing Processing

3. Data Processing and Direct Identifier Removal

All personal data is essential for the study objectives. During analysis, data processing ensures participant unidentifiability by substituting direct identifiers, such as names, with random alternatives. Scientific publications disclose no identities.

4. Legal Basis for Data Processing

Scientific research constituting a task in the public interest.

5. Personal Data Sharing

Personal data will not be shared with third parties.

6. International Data Transfers

Research data containing personal information will not be transferred outside the EU/EEA or to international organisations.

7. Data Storage and Protection

Personal data is processed in secure, Aalto University-approved IT systems, protected by unique usernames and strong passwords. Only research team members and necessary personnel access the data.

8. Retention and Deletion of Personal Data

Research data is retained for further scientific research in the same or supporting disciplines. Data is deleted five (5) years after the final publication in which it was used.

9. Rights of the Research Participant

Under the GDPR, data subjects have rights to:

Limitation note: When the research no longer requires identification and the data can no longer be associated with an individual, rights regarding access, correction, objection, and deletion may be restricted. Providing additional identifying information can restore these rights.

10. Contact Information

For research inquiries, please contact:
Mikko Kurimo, Full Professor, Aalto University
Email: mikko.kurimo@aalto.fi