turvallisuusselvitys
Turvallisuusselvitys is a formal background assessment used in Finland to determine a person’s suitability for handling security-sensitive information or for access to protected facilities. The procedure is applied in national government work, defense, border control, critical infrastructure, and in some private-sector roles where the employer handles or relies on sensitive information or operations. A clearance is granted when the person is deemed reliable enough to prevent harm to national security or public safety; it may also include conditions or limits on access.
Finnish legislation governs the process, which is conducted by a designated authority. The assessment draws on
Consent and privacy: Personal data are processed for the purpose of the assessment and kept in accordance
Outcomes and duration: The decision can be to grant a clearance, grant a clearance at a restricted
Relation to other processes: A security clearance does not automatically confer a right to work; it is