A break-in occurred at a decommissioned daycare facility in Kaerla, Turku, between March 6 and March 10, 2023, as reported by the City of Turku. The incident was discovered on the following Wednesday, and it was revealed that the intruders gained access to archived materials that contained sensitive personal information about both children and adults. The files included paperwork that was over 12 years old, which was awaiting transfer to the city’s archive. The city's early childhood education service area manager, Vesa Kulmala, indicated that the potential data breach may have affected dozens of clients and employees.

The archived materials accessed in the break-in included historical work schedules and confidential documents related to the children's records, which are subject to perpetual archiving obligations. Among the sensitive information potentially exposed were health records, early childhood education plans, and employment contracts. However, officials stated that there is currently no evidence that this information has been viewed or used by the perpetrators.

The City of Turku is likely taking this incident seriously, examining measures to enhance security in and around former educational facilities. The breach raises concerns about data privacy and the safety of personal information, particularly as it pertains to children, and it highlights the need for robust security measures even for properties that are no longer in operational use.