valtuutuspyyntö

Valtuutuspyyntö is a formal request to grant another person or organization the authority to act on behalf of the requester (the principal) in specified matters. The term is used in Finland in contexts such as public administration, banking, and digital services to arrange representation or delegation of tasks. A valtuutuspyyntö aims to define who is authorized, for what actions, and under what conditions.

A typical valtuutuspyyntö contains the principal’s and the representative’s identifying information, the scope of authority (which actions are allowed), the duration or expiration of the authorization, any limitations or conditions, and the method by which the authorization will be accepted or validated. The request may be submitted to a government agency, a bank, a service provider, or another organization, and often requires the principal’s consent, signature, and identity verification.

The legal effect of a valtuutuspyyntö arises when the authorization is granted. It can be general or limited to specific tasks, and it may be issued for a fixed period or on an ongoing basis. Revocation is typically possible at any time by the principal, subject to the terms of the arrangement, and usually takes effect once the relevant party is informed.

In digital environments, valtuutukset are managed through service portals and identity verification processes. Data privacy and security considerations are important, since the authorized person may access information or perform actions on behalf of the principal. Related concepts include power of attorney and authorized representation in various administrative and financial contexts.