Henkilötodistuslaki
Henkilötodistuslaki, or the Identity Document Act, is Finnish legislation governing the issuance and use of official identity documents. The primary purpose of the act is to establish a standardized and secure system for verifying a person's identity. It defines what constitutes a valid identity document, the requirements for obtaining one, and the rights and responsibilities associated with their use.
The act specifies that official identity documents include identity cards (henkilökortti) and passports (passi). It outlines
Furthermore, the Henkilötodistuslaki regulates how identity documents can be used and presented. It clarifies situations where