New Finnish regulation on strong electronic identification enters force June 2023

Summary

The Finnish Transport and Communications Agency’s regulation on strong electronic identification and trust services enters fully into force in June 2023. The regulation includes two important sections making electronic services more secure.

Key Details

• Authority: Finnish Transport and Communications Agency
• Regulation: Strong electronic identification and trust services
• Effective Date: June 2023 (full enforcement)
• Impact: Enhanced security for electronic services

Context

This regulatory update strengthens Finland’s digital identity infrastructure, improving security for citizens using electronic services.

Notes

• National regulatory development
• Focus on authentication security
• Confidence: high