News | Digital and population data services agency

Technology behind the Population Information System is being updated

9.6.2021

The process will not affect the e-services and does not require any action from our customers. The first interfaces up for update are the so-called ‘Enter information’ functions, the ‘block a...

DVV customer service for organisations is congested – we have compiled instructions for replacing Katso

2.6.2021

As our telephone service is congested, it is best to send inquiries related to mandate applications by e-mail to [email protected]. We have compiled on our website instructions for...

Have you been a victim of identity theft or personal data leak? The Suomi.fi Web Service now provides all the advice you need in one place

19.5.2021

The service also allows the Digital and Population Data Services Agency to manage key non-disclosures related to cases of data leak. These include a non-disclosure of personal information in the...

Cooperation between Population Data Authorities facilitates migration from one Nordic country to another - digitalisation has been utilised for nearly 15 years

17.5.2021

Between the Nordic population data registers, the migrants' personal data transfers electronically. Therefore, paper certificates, regarding matters such as marriage or children, do not usually...

Digital and Population Data Services Agency Digihumaus report: Coronavirus pandemic might launch a fair and sustainable digital shift

16.4.2021

We need the ability to experiment and to re-imagine things The change brought on by the coronavirus pandemic showed that a large part of our society was ready for a quick digital leap. In May 2020...

e-Authorizations: The e-Authorizations service is now available in situations where the consent of both guardians is required

9.3.2021

Such situations may include banking, insurance, health care or passport application. The existence of both guardians' consent can be checked as a mandate check either automatically in the e-service...

Tax partnerships, this is how you apply for a Suomi.fi authorisation

26.2.2021

Identification with Suomi.fi IDs Strong, personal identification methods, such as online banking codes, a mobile certificate, an ID card issued by the police or a smart card issued by the Digital...

The Suomi.fi Data Exchange Layer is being updated to improve user experience – the Docker-containerised Security Server will be available as of February 22

16.2.2021

What is a containerised Security Server? The containerised Security Server Sidecar that utilises widely-used Docker technology is a new type of addition to the old existing Security Server options...

Are you turning 18 this year? Keep an eye on your mail in January!

21.1.2021

Turning 18 brings many rights and new responsibilities to a young person's everyday life, and this includes the responsibility of taking care of official matters. Parents can no longer act on...

Suomi.fi e-Identification uses OP Identity Service Broker

13.1.2021

Suomi.fi e-Identification is safe to use and the change does not affect the identification event itself. Possible user interface changes are normal and are due to the new broker service. In...