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124 bills
- HE 88/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming the carcinogen exposure register
Legislation on the registration of employees exposed to carcinogenic and mutagenic substances at work will be reformed. Employers will report data on exposed employees and substances used directly to the ASA register maintained by the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health.
12 May 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 10/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Establishing the Digital and Population Data Services Agency
The tasks of local register offices and the Population Register Centre will be transferred to the new Digital and Population Data Services Agency from the beginning of 2020. At the same time, the regulation governing personal data registers maintained by the agency and data protection will be clarified and harmonised.
19 Nov 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 173/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing new EU border systems
Finland will introduce the EU's new entry/exit and travel authorisation systems for crossing external borders. Visa-exempt travellers will be required to obtain an electronic advance authorisation, and biometric data will be registered for border crossers instead of stamping passports.
1 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 255/2018 vpLapsed
Reforming duties and registers of the Digital and Population Data Services Agency
The duties of the local register offices and the Population Register Centre will be transferred to the new Digital and Population Data Services Agency from the beginning of 2020. At the same time, the rules governing personal data registers and data processing maintained by the agency will be harmonised.
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 224/2018 vpLapsed
Reforming immigration data protection rules
The processing of personal data on immigration will be consolidated into a single new act and aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation. At the same time, partial automation of decision-making will be enabled for the Finnish Immigration Service (Migri).
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 18/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Securing patient data sharing in Uusimaa
Healthcare authorities in Uusimaa will be permitted during a transition period to disclose data needed for patient care to each other, unless the patient has specifically prohibited it. The arrangement will safeguard the availability of patient data and smooth care as the health and social services reform begins.
21 Jun 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 26/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming agricultural and forestry data protection
Legislation in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry will be updated to comply with the EU General Data Protection Regulation and the Data Protection Directive. The legislative amendments will clarify the processing of personal data, the responsibilities of data controllers, and data retention periods across various registers.
9 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 19/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming population data processing and registration
Population data legislation will be aligned with the EU General Data Protection Regulation, and the division of responsibilities between authorities will be clarified. Foreign nationals granted a residence permit will receive a personal identity code directly without a separate request.
19 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 155/2018 vpPassed
Improving international vehicle data exchange
Finland will join EUCARIS, the European Vehicle and Driving Licence Information System. Authorities will receive more comprehensive and real-time data on vehicles and driving entitlements in other countries.
13 Nov 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 177/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Creating a national research data repository
A national research data repository will be established in Finland, bringing together information on domestic research, publications, datasets and researchers in one place. The reform will streamline information flows and make research data openly accessible to citizens, businesses and the media.
10 Dec 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 151/2021 vpPassed
Faster business registration and EU data exchange
Limited liability companies and branches established electronically must be entered into the Trade Register within five working days. At the same time, the automatic exchange of company information and beneficial ownership data between EU countries will be increased.
26 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 87/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding guarantees of origin for energy
Finland will introduce a new system of guarantees of origin for energy, expanding from electricity to also cover gas, hydrogen, as well as heating and cooling. In addition to renewable energy, guarantees of origin will also be granted for nuclear power and waste heat and cold.
17 Nov 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 134/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing a national incomes register
An electronic incomes register will be established in Finland, to which employers and other payers will report paid wages and earned income centrally. The new system will replace the annual returns and wage notifications previously submitted separately to various authorities.
21 Dec 2017 · passed without a vote - HE 116/2021 vpPassed with amendments
Securing the electricity datahub rollout
A centralised information exchange system, the datahub, will be introduced in the electricity market, with temporary obligations and transitional rules laid down for its smooth deployment. The changes ensure that electricity supply to consumers and businesses is not interrupted during the system transition.
19 Oct 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 50/2021 vpPassed
Clarifying environmental impact assessments and consultations
Legislation on environmental impact assessment will be specified to better align with the requirements of the EU directive. Procedures will be clarified, particularly regarding the consultation of authorities and transboundary projects.
2 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 262/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming food and agricultural registers
Official registers in the food and agriculture sector will be consolidated into a new food administration information resource, and the responsibilities of authorities in processing data will be clarified. At the same time, open access to agricultural spatial and environmental data will be increased without compromising data protection.
27 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 100/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Improving information access for rescue services
Rescue authorities and the Emergency Response Centre Agency will obtain broader rights to retrieve necessary information from registers held by various authorities. In addition, the status of the Finnish Border Guard in emergency response centre operations will be clarified, and it will be granted access to the emergency response data system.
23 Nov 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 33/2016 vpPassed with amendments
Easier deregistration of inactive associations
The Finnish Patent and Registration Office will be able to remove associations that have ceased operations directly from the register of associations without court proceedings. At the same time, filing register notifications and liquidation procedures for associations will be streamlined.
10 Jun 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 113/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming rail transport registers and permits
Maintenance of rolling stock and railway infrastructure registers for rail transport will be transferred to the European Union Agency for Railways. At the same time, moving rolling stock in ports and on industrial tracks will be made easier by easing permit requirements.
16 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 134/2015 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming blaster qualifications and safety
The new act on blasters clarifies qualification requirements and licensing practices for persons carrying out blasting work to improve occupational and public safety. Certificates of competency for blasters will be valid for five years at a time instead of ten years.
25 Apr 2016 · passed without a vote