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- HE 1/2020 vpPassed
Tightening background checks in aviation
Background checks on persons working at airports and in air cargo will be carried out more extensively and in greater detail. The change prevents security threats to aviation and implements EU regulation.
7 Apr 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 244/2016 vpPassed
Updating municipal corporate tax shares
The calculation rules for the forestry tax share of municipal corporate tax will be updated to reflect organisational reforms in the forestry sector. At the same time, the Association of Finnish Municipalities will receive the right to access tax debit data on companies to ensure the calculation is correct.
13 Dec 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 8/2019 vpPassed
Automatic transfer of transfer tax data
Property buyers will no longer need to submit a separate receipt for payment of transfer tax when applying for title registration. The National Land Survey of Finland will receive information on the payment of the tax directly from the Finnish Tax Administration via automated data transfer.
10 Oct 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 63/2017 vpLapsed
Opening Hansel's services to regions
The services of the central government purchasing body Hansel Ltd will be opened to the future regions and their contracting authorities. At the same time, the company will be granted the right to collect and analyse public procurement data.
18 Apr 2019 · no votes - HE 27/2015 vpPassed
Disclosing forest data to banks
Banks will receive information from the forest information system for granting and monitoring credit without the separate consent of the forest owner. The amendment will make it easier to use forest properties as loan collateral and streamline the monitoring of collateral values by banks.
18 Dec 2015 · passed without a vote - HE 79/2022 vpPassed
Export licensing authority for crises
The Ministry for Foreign Affairs would process export licences when the EU imposes exceptional export restrictions in crisis situations. Finnish Customs will supervise the export of goods subject to restrictions.
28 Jun 2022 · 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 98/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Adapting data protection in economic affairs
Amendments required by the EU's General Data Protection Regulation will be made to eight acts in the administrative branch of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment. At the same time, an individual's right to inspect confidential data collected in the supervision of the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (KKV) will be restricted.
28 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 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 120/2017 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming traveller insolvency protection
The security system for travel service providers will be reformed to ensure that travellers are more reliably refunded their advance payments and brought home if a travel organiser becomes insolvent. A new insolvency protection fee and increased supervisory fees will be introduced for businesses in the sector.
23 Nov 2017 · 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 127/2016 vpPassed
Reforming marine equipment requirements and oversight
Regulations on safety requirements, markings and supervision of marine equipment will be updated to comply with an EU directive. The obligation to rectify defective or dangerous equipment will also be extended to importers and distributors.
26 Oct 2016 · passed without a vote - HE 141/2025 vpIn progress
Securing Tax Administration data access
The Finnish Tax Administration will receive clearer rights to collect information from banks and other operators for tax supervision without identifying the individuals being audited in advance. At the same time, strict data protection safeguards and an obligation to erase unnecessary personal data will be laid down.
20 Nov 2025 · no votes yet - HE 188/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Disclosing student data to the FSHS
The Finnish Student Health Service (FSHS) will receive a statutory right to obtain necessary information on higher education students directly from the national database for student data. Thanks to this, students' eligibility for healthcare services can be verified quickly and online services can run smoothly.
9 Dec 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 54/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening consumer protection powers and sanctions
Consumer protection authorities will be given new enforcement powers, such as the ability to carry out test purchases and order websites to be closed down. In addition, businesses that break the rules can be ordered to pay substantial administrative penalties.
26 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 20/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Improving central government knowledge management
The State Treasury and the Finnish Government Shared Services Centre for Finance and HR will begin providing centralised analysis and reporting services to support decision-making in central government. The agencies will be granted the right to compile and combine central government operational and financial data from the registers of various service providers.
24 Jun 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 99/2019 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding access to education evaluation data
The Finnish Education Evaluation Centre will obtain the right to receive confidential information needed for its evaluations free of charge. This will enable reliable evaluation of, for example, learning outcomes and equality among pupils receiving special support.
6 Mar 2020 · passed without a vote - HE 243/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Comprehensive reform of mutual fund legislation
The act on mutual funds will be reformed and the administrative burden on fund management companies eased. The reform will introduce sub-fund structures to Finland and implement several EU fund regulations.
12 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 88/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming child custody and shared residence
Rules on child custody and right of access will be reformed to reflect more diverse family situations. The act will incorporate the possibility of shared residence, strengthen the child's right to be heard, and enable the right of access to other persons close to the child as well.
11 Jan 2019 · passed without a vote