Government bills16
- HE 58/2026 vpPassed with amendments
Official mail in private digital mailboxes
Citizens will be able to receive electronic notifications and messages from public authorities not only in the Suomi.fi service but also in private digital mail services of their choice. This makes it possible to gather official mail and messages from private companies in the same application if desired.
25 Jun 2026 · 11 votes100 jaa74 ei - HE 10/2026 vpPassed with amendments
Remote meetings for jointly owned areas
Shareholders in jointly owned areas will be able to attend meetings remotely. Notices of meetings can also be sent electronically.
13 May 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 12/2026 vpPassed with amendments
Banning possession of radio jammers
The unauthorised import and possession of radio jamming devices, such as GPS jammers, will become punishable. Such devices may be possessed and used only with an official permit, for instance for research, industry, or official duties.
14 Apr 2026 · passed without a vote - HE 32/2025 vpPassed
Supervising media mergers and ownership
Major media mergers will also be assessed from the perspective of media pluralism and editorial independence. At the same time, information on the ownership of media companies and public sector advertising expenditure in the media will be made more transparent.
17 Jun 2025 · passed without a vote - HE 35/2024 vpPassed
Permanent ban on telemarketing mobile subscriptions
The ban on telemarketing mobile subscriptions to new customers will become permanent. At the same time, processing identification data from wireless networks for purposes such as tracking customer flows or drones will be permanently permitted, provided that individuals cannot be identified.
29 May 2024 · passed without a vote - HE 79/2023 vpPassed
Introducing a common USB-C charging port
Charging ports on electronic devices, such as smartphones and tablets, will be standardised to the USB-C standard. Consumers must also be given the option to buy a device without a charger.
12 Dec 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 50/2023 vpPassed
Assigning data intermediation supervision to Traficom
Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will begin supervising data intermediation services and data sharing for the public benefit in Finland. The agency will be able to issue reprimands and impose financial penalty payments on operators that violate the rules.
12 Dec 2023 · passed without a vote - HE 43/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming copyright in the digital environment
The reform updates copyright rules for the digital age and clarifies responsibilities related to sharing online content. It strengthens the position of creators in creative industries and facilitates the use of protected material in education, research and cultural institutions.
1 Mar 2023 · 1 voteOnly vote · 1. lakiehdotus 25 h §, mietintö / Sofia Vikman
93 jaa63 ei - HE 147/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Legal protection for whistleblowers
Persons who detect misconduct in their work will be provided with statutory protection against employer retaliation, such as dismissal or discrimination. Large organisations and public authorities will be required to establish secure reporting channels for reporting suspected breaches.
9 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 170/2022 vpPassed with amendments
Introducing secure satellite positioning in Finland
Finland will introduce the EU Galileo system's jam-resistant satellite positioning service for public authorities and companies critical to security of supply. At the same time, the information society fee levied on telecom operators will be increased to maintain a location data service for underground network infrastructure.
1 Dec 2022 · passed without a vote - HE 248/2020 vpPassed
Ensuring authority communications coverage in buildings
The rescue authority could require the owner of a building to acquire and maintain equipment for new broadband public authority communications in high-risk premises. Failure to comply with the obligation could be enforced with a conditional fine or a threat of performance.
2 Jun 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 55/2021 vpPassed
Extending mobile subscription telemarketing ban
The telemarketing ban on mobile subscriptions would be extended by three years until summer 2024. At the same time, provisions allowing the processing of anonymised traffic data from radio communications in piloting and development activities would be extended.
26 May 2021 · passed without a vote - HE 98/2020 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming communications services and media regulation
Consumer protection for telephone and internet subscriptions will be improved, and separate pricing for calls to corporate numbers will be abolished. At the same time, new obligations will be placed on video services and streaming platforms to protect minors and provide European content.
21 Dec 2020 · 9 votesClosest vote · 1. lakiehdotus, 25 §, mietintö / Jani Mäkelä
40 jaa14 ei - HE 318/2018 vpPassed
Data flow contact point at Traficom
Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency) will become Finland's single point of contact in EU matters concerning the free flow of non-personal data. The agency will forward requests for information received from authorities in other EU countries to the appropriate Finnish authorities and share information on data location restrictions.
13 Feb 2019 · passed without a vote - HE 226/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Enabling broadband communications for authorities
The VIRVE communications system for authorities will be upgraded to broadband by utilising commercial mobile networks. Authorities will be guaranteed priority access to the network even during congestion and disruptions.
21 Dec 2018 · passed without a vote - HE 61/2018 vpPassed with amendments
Reforming transport and communications agencies
State agencies in the transport and communications sector will be merged into Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency). The Finnish Transport Agency's name will change to the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency, and it will focus on maintaining and developing roads, railways and waterways.
9 Nov 2018 · 1 vote94 jaa69 ei