Aleksanteri Kivimäki, who is presently outside Finland, has shown disappointment regarding the recent ruling from the court. His lawyer, Peter Jaari, has stated that while Kivimäki was not entirely surprised by the verdict, it was not what he had anticipated. Kivimäki's exact location abroad remains unclear, although he has spent time in France.

Jaari and Kivimäki are contemplating an appeal to the Supreme Court, particularly because they feel that the Court of Appeals did not sufficiently consider mitigating factors related to the case. They expressed frustration over the court's minimal acknowledgment of the compensation agreements Kivimäki has made with thousands of Vastaamo victims, which the Appeals Court deemed to have a minor impact on his sentence. The lawyer highlights that these agreements should carry more weight under current legislation.

Kivimäki has been awaiting the ruling while free and has been engaged in compensation talks with the victims of the Vastaamo data breach. The outcome of the appeal process could significantly affect not only Kivimäki’s personal situation but also set a precedent for similar cases involving victims’ compensation agreements in Finland.