työttömyysrekisterin

Työttömyysrekisteri, or the unemployment register, is a national administrative data system in Finland designed to collect information on individuals who are unemployed or registered as job seekers. It serves labor market policy, benefit administration, and statistical reporting by providing timely data on unemployment levels and the characteristics of job seekers.

The register gathers data from public authorities involved in employment and welfare and may include personal data such as a unique identifier, name, and contact information, as well as employment history, current employment status, reasons for unemployment, duration, education level, and participation in programs such as active labor market measures.

Uses of the register include monitoring unemployment trends, guiding the allocation of resources for employment services, determining eligibility and entitlement to unemployment benefits, and evaluating the effectiveness of labor market programs. The data also feed official statistics released by national statistical authorities and used for policy assessment.

Governance and access: The register is operated under Finnish law and EU data protection rules. Access is restricted to authorized public authorities, and, in some cases, research institutions under strict data protection agreements. Data may be shared with other agencies to administer benefits, provide services, or compile statistics, subject to legal safeguards.

Privacy and security: Personal data are protected by data protection laws and technical safeguards. Retention periods follow legal requirements and policy needs, after which data may be anonymized or deleted. The työttömyysrekisteri plays a central role in informing labor market statistics and public policy decisions in Finland. See also unemployment benefits, labor market policy, and Statistics Finland.