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Suomi.fi Messages can now also be activated in MyTax - you will receive notifications from MyTax and other official messages electronically

1.3.2023

Once you have activated Suomi.fi Messages, tax returns, letters and decisions will no longer arrive on paper by mail to your home – everything can always be found in MyTax. Do a small eco-act –...

Error in Suomi.fi Messages

27.2.2023

The Digital and Population Data Services Agency is investigating the error. We will provide more information on the matter no later than 28.2.2023 at 10. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Changes to electronic ID cards – chip technology and activation PIN letter to be renewed

27.2.2023

In the renewed activation PIN letter, the activation PIN required for activating the citizen certificate will no longer be printed on a plastic strip. Instead, the PIN will be available on the...

Digital identity reform interrupted, need for digital identity solutions did not disappear

24.2.2023

Digital identity services developed by the Digital and Population Data Services Agency will not be introduced in September this year. A code display and a mobile application that would have...

Smoothly functioning services for immigrants: those who have fled Ukraine can apply for a municipality of residence online from March onward

17.2.2023

During the past year, the situation of Ukrainians has touched Finns, and helping them has become a common cause in our society. Applying for a municipality of residence is a step towards an...

The Digital and Population Data Services Agency's bug bounty program expands to Suomi.fi Messages

13.2.2023

‘At worst, the vulnerabilities of digital services lead to a successful data breach. It is very useful to carry out long-term communal testing, such as the bug bounty program, on services that are...

The development of the European Digital Identity Wallet is ongoing: the first version of the reference architecture has been published

10.2.2023

The solution is being developed simultaneously in terms of both legislation and the technical implementation. The European Commission has now published the first version of the reference...

Suomi.fi: 2022 saw growth especially in e-Authorizations and Messages

10.2.2023

The use of the Suomi.fi e-Identification service stabilised after rapid growth during the coronavirus pandemic. The number of organisations that have joined the Suomi.fi Data Exchange Layer...

Important reminder for voters: Almost one million Finns receive a notification of their right to vote in general elections electronically

1.2.2023

“All eligible voters who use Suomi.fi Messages will receive a notification of their right to vote in the general elections in electronic form instead of receiving it in mail. In other words, if you...

Digital and Population Data Services Agency’s service location in Joensuu is moving – Exceptions to in-person services during the move

31.1.2023

The agency’s in-person customer services are open in Joensuu at the old address (Torikatu 36 B) until Friday, 10 February 2023. Our telephone services and e-services will serve customers as normal...

Digitalisation would make daily life easier and help the society run smoother – if legislation permitted

30.1.2023

– The majority of Finns can and want to use digital services. However, services in Finland are by default based on paper forms, and that is something we wish to change. Not everyone needs to use...

A child growing up is a source of pride, wistfulness and concern for the parents - new adults need support in managing their affairs

25.1.2023

The survey was carried out in late 2022 and 1,000 guardians responded to it. The survey is part of the joint campaign of the Digital and Population Data Services Agency, the Finnish Tax...