Two years ago, the Data Protection Inspectorate, known as AKI, raised concerns regarding the shortcomings of the construction register to the Ministry of Climate. The inspectorate highlighted that the register might contain information that should have limited access, suggesting implications for data privacy and public access to sensitive information. Despite identifying these issues, the inspectorate stopped short of ordering a closure of public access to certain documents within the register, indicating a complex balance between transparency and data protection.

The ongoing discussions about the construction register point to broader issues regarding the handling of personal and sensitive data within public registers in Estonia. With digitalization increasing, the importance of ensuring that access to such data is properly managed becomes even more crucial. The inspectorate's previous warnings suggest that stakeholders need to take these concerns seriously to prevent potential data breaches or misuse of information.

As this situation develops, it puts the spotlight on the responsibilities of public institutions and their need to adapt to changing data protection standards. The tension between public access to information and privacy rights illustrates the challenges in managing registries in the digital age, and the need for a transparent approach to data governance in Estonia.