News | Digital and population data services agency

The Digital and Population Data Services Agency builds a digital identity wallet for Finns – a wallet application that allows them to manage their affairs across the EU

27.6.2024

Each EU country is obliged to produce its own wallet applications, which operate with the same user logic. Use of the wallet will be voluntary for citizens. The introduction of the wallets will be...

Changing your personal identity code is not a quick solution to prevent its misuse – strong identification is key

27.6.2024

The Digital and Population Data Services Agency is regularly asked whether it could change the personal identity code of victims of a data breach or data leakage. The reason for this request is the...

Disturbance in Suomi.fi Services is over

20.6.2024

Due to the disturbance Suomi.fi Web Service, Suomi.fi e-Authorizations, Suomi.fi Messages, Suomi.fi Service Management, The interoperability platform, Suomi.fi Finnish Service Catalogue, API...

Summer opening hours in services and service locations

18.6.2024

The Digital and Population Data Services Agency provides services nationwide, mainly online or by telephone Only certain things require a visit to one of our service locations. You may visit the...

Digital First project seeks solutions for reducing paper post sent by authorities

17.6.2024

The Programme of Prime Minister Petteri Orpo's Government outlines that Finland will gradually shift to prioritising digital services in official services. This requires amending legislation so...

Dvv.fi website to be updated

13.6.2024

The first visual and functional changes will be visible on the dvv.fi website on Thursday 13 June. The front page is the first to be updated. At the same time, we will also group content intended...

Kiire ei saa olla este työkyvyn tukemiseen – Suomi.fissä napakka, kattava ja käytännönläheinen opas pienten työpaikkojen johdolle ja esihenkilöille

30.5.2024

Finally, a guide for supporting work ability where you can find relevant information quickly! The new Suomi.fi guide provides a concise and practical overview of the factors affecting work ability...

Instructions on managing population data for guardians of children whose personal data has been leaked

27.5.2024

Read the data leak guide on Suomi.fi Block a notification of move for a minor: a block for a guardian protects a minor The Block a notification of move service prevents someone from submitting a...

Important reminder for voters: Over one million people have received their polling cards for the European elections electronically

27.5.2024

Voting period for the European Parliament elections starts on Wednesday 29.5.2024. The Digital and Population Data Services Agency have sent out polling cards to eligible voters in May. Those who...

New Suomi.fi guide supports parents in having a child and recognises the diversity of those considering parenthood

22.5.2024

The new Having a Child guide brings together guidance, advice and support from a range of authorities and organisations. It is a comprehensive information package that takes into account the...

You can restrict the disclosure of your personal data to third parties in the Digital and Population Data Services Agency's online service

21.5.2024

In practice, this means that you can prohibit the disclosure of your personal data, such as your address, to direct marketing or customer registers, for example. This will take a few minutes. You...

Nordic digital agencies working together to find concrete digital solutions to make everyday life easier for citizens across borders

17.5.2024

“Finding and using public services can be a challenge for citizens if they don’t know which authorities to deal with and how. It’s particularly difficult if your case or that of one of your family...

Attorneys with a continuing power of attorney can now manage the financial affairs of their granter in the digital services of the Finnish Tax Administration and Traficom without a separate mandate

15.5.2024

The reform is made possible by a new register of guardianship affairs, from which the person's right to act can be checked reliably and in real time through Suomi.fi e-Authorizations. Attorneys...

A foreigner can apply for a personal identity code and municipality of residence online

14.5.2024

The online forms for applying for a personal identity code and municipality of residence are available to all foreigners and do not require strong identification to fill them in. Once a foreigner...

Aino and Eino the new favourite names for children

18.4.2024

Currently, 90 per cent of children's names are already being notified via an electronic form, which speeds up and streamlines the processing of the matter by the Digital and Population Data...

Suomi.fi mobile application will be renewed 22.4.2024: See how the change affects you!

17.4.2024

The new Android and iOS versions of the Suomi.fi mobile application will be launched 22.4.2024. As a result of the update, the appearance and functionalities of the application will change. The new...

The Digital and Population Data Services Agency prefers to invoice digitally – the range of digital invoicing services has increased

15.4.2024

How to receive invoices from the Digital and Population Data Services Agency as a private customer: 1. E-invoice All customers of the Digital and Population Data Services Agency can order their...

Digihumaus report 2024: Ageing and increasing diversity are a driving force for public administration, but digital infrastructure requires even more investment

11.4.2024

“Ageing and the population becoming more diverse are not a burden. Instead, we have to critically assess our preconceived ideas about these aspects of our society. At the same time, our shared...

Over one million people will receive their polling cards for the European elections electronically – Take action by 18 April to be one of them!

10.4.2024

The European elections will take place at the turn of May and June. The Digital and Population Data Services Agency will send out polling cards to eligible voters in May. Those who have activated...

Acting on behalf of a granter by private guardians and attorneys with continuing power of attorney will gradually become easier in 2024–2025

9.4.2024

The e-services that concern financial transactions will have to update their customer instructions. Otherwise, the reform does not require action from organisations using Suomi.fi e-Authorizations....