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Answers to questions about biometric data regulation What is biometric data? Biometric data means personal data that result from technical processing, such as facial images and fingerprints, and allow the unique identification of a person. Who mak...https://intermin.fi/en/answers-to-questions-about-biometric-data-regulation
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Projects and legislation Some of the projects, working groups and programmes currently underway in the Ministry of the Interior are outlined in these pages. The Government Project Register Hankeikkuna also contains information about current minist...https://intermin.fi/en/projects-and-legislation
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Activities of the Ministry of the Interior’s branch of government in the war in Ukraine As part of the European Union, Finland is doing its part for Ukraine with respect to the impacts of Russia’s war of aggression. In particular, we want to prote...https://intermin.fi/en/ukraine
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Strengthening crime prevention The Ministry of the Interior is carrying out several legislative projects which, in line with the Government Programme, aim to strengthen crime prevention. The key means include drafting regulation on threat-informed...https://intermin.fi/en/projects/strengthening-crime-prevention
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Data protection and processing of personal data at the Ministry of the Interior Contact information Data Protection Officer Data Protection Officer Mikko Levämäki tietosuojavastaava.sm(at)gov.fi Controller Ministry of the Interior, PO Box 26, FI-0...https://intermin.fi/en/data-protection
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Mass influx of migrants and preparedness The Migration Department of the Ministry of the Interior directs and coordinates preparations for a mass influx of migrants and the measures needed to respond. A mass influx of migrants is a situation in wh...https://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/agencies-and-responsibilities/preparing-for-large-scale-influxes-of-migrants
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Accident prevention is a joint efforthttps://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/accident-prevention/fire-safety-equipment/fire-safety-systems-of-buildings
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International operations of the rescue services International cooperation with the European Union, United Nations, NATO, the Nordic countries and other neighbouring countries is part of the daily work of the rescue services. Finland may provide in...https://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/international-assistance
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Smart Borders Package improves EU border management The EU has adopted a Smart Borders Package, which is to be introduced in 2025-2026. The Smart Borders Package aims to: facilitate border checks improve internal security by, for example, stronger...https://intermin.fi/en/border-management/smart-borders
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Accident prevention is a joint efforthttps://intermin.fi/en/rescue-services/accident-prevention/fire-safety-equipment/first-aid-extinguishing-equipment
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Gambling legislation helps to prevent and reduce gambling-related harm In Finland, gambling games are run by the state-owned company Veikkaus Oy. In line with the Government Programme, the gambling system will be reformed by introducing licences t...https://intermin.fi/en/police/gambling
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The Ministry of the Interior is responsible for the preparation of migration policy and legislationhttps://intermin.fi/en/areas-of-expertise/migration/agencies-and-responsibilities
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Applying for a job at the Ministry of the Interior Each year, the Ministry of the Interior recruits around 30–40 new employees. The central government recruitment process involves certain steps that may prolong the process. From the publication of...https://intermin.fi/en/ministry/ministry-as-workplace/applying-for-a-job
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8.4.2026 | The Ministry of the Interior will allocate around EUR 44 million in EU funding to projects on border management, crime prevention and migration. The projects will improve the capabilities of security authorities, develop information systems, and secure resources for the authorities to manage migration. The funding will be granted from the EU Home Affairs Funds, under the autumn 2025 call for proposals.https://intermin.fi/en/-/eur-44-million-in-eu-funding-to-improve-border-management-internal-security-and-migration-management
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People found guilty of certain serious offences can lose their Finnish citizenship.https://intermin.fi/en/frequently-asked-questions-about-loss-of-citizenship
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Government Programme measures in the police sector The Government Programme aims to strengthen security and society's resilience. Police presence will be secured throughout the country. The Government will step up the combating of crime to improve...https://intermin.fi/en/police/government-programme-measures-in-the-police-sector
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23.12.2025 | The Ministry of the Interior has submitted a draft amendment to the Passport Act and the Identity Card Act for comments. These amendments would extend passport and personal identity card validity to 10 years. The consultation process will last until 16 February 2026.https://intermin.fi/en/-/proposal-to-extend-passport-validity-submitted-for-comments
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Questions and answers on gambling system reform General information on the gambling system reform Why switch over to a licensing system and retain a partial monopoly system instead of, for example, strengthening the current system based on the Vei...https://intermin.fi/en/projects/reform-of-the-gambling/questions-and-answers
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25.9.2025 | The Government proposes amendments to acts governing the use of biometric data stored in the registers of the police and the Finnish Immigration Service. Improving the use of biometric data would particularly support the investigation of the most serious crimes. The Government submitted the proposal to Parliament on 25 September.https://intermin.fi/en/-/government-proposal-on-the-use-of-biometric-data-will-enhance-prevention-of-the-most-serious-crimes
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28.8.2025 | The EU’s new Entry/Exit System will be gradually introduced across EU countries starting on 12 October 2025. On 28 August, the Government issued a decree to bring the national legislation related to the system into force. The decree will enter into force on 12 October 2025.https://intermin.fi/en/-/eu-s-entry-exit-system-provides-new-tool-for-managing-europe-s-borders