Government bills7
- HE 158/2026 vpIn progress
Strengthening Finnish Border Guard powers
The Finnish Border Guard would be given a new task to monitor critical underwater infrastructure and powers to intervene in suspicious vessels and unmanned vehicles. At the same time, technical border surveillance and inter-agency cooperation would be enhanced in the changed security environment.
15 Sep 2026 · no votes yet - HE 182/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding information exchange between security authorities
The police and other security authorities will be given broader rights to disclose confidential information on their own initiative and to obtain personal data from health and social services and telecoms companies. The reform will facilitate the prevention and investigation of crime, searches for missing persons, and the protection of critical infrastructure.
25 Jun 2026 · 2 votes151 jaa23 ei - HE 74/2025 vpWithdrawn
Speeding up ultra-fast network rollout
The new act will speed up and streamline the construction of ultra-fast optical fibre and mobile networks in Finland. Telecom operators will be able to utilise existing infrastructure more easily, and binding deadlines will be set for network construction permit procedures.
7 Apr 2026 · no votes - HE 27/2025 vpPassed with amendments
Extending cybersecurity requirements to critical entities
All organisations identified as critical to the functioning of society will be placed under an obligation to manage cybersecurity risks and report significant information security incidents. The obligations will apply to these entities regardless of their size.
19 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 205/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening the protection of critical infrastructure
The resilience of services and infrastructure vital to society will be strengthened under a new general act. At the same time, mandatory personnel security clearances will be introduced for certain employees in ports handling international traffic.
23 May 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 57/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Expanding and tightening cybersecurity requirements
Companies and authorities vital to the functioning of society will face stricter obligations to protect themselves against cyber threats and report information security incidents. The reform will improve the resilience of critical services and strengthen cybersecurity across the country.
25 Mar 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 67/2024 vpPassed with amendments
Strengthening financial sector digital resilience
Stricter requirements to prepare for cyber threats and system disruptions will be imposed on financial sector companies and their IT service providers. The Financial Supervisory Authority will supervise compliance with the requirements and may impose penalty payments for non-compliance.
11 Oct 2024 · passed without a vote