Identity Verification for Online Transactions in Finland Gets a Boost with New Authentication Service

Helsinki, Finland

In a move to simplify online transactions and improve security, the Finnish government has introduced a new authentication service called Finnish Authenticator. The service is designed to replace the existing Katso identification system, which will be discontinued by the end of this year.

What is the Finnish Authenticator Identification Service?

The Finnish Authenticator Identification Service is intended for foreign citizens who represent foreign companies or organizations and currently use Katso identification. These individuals do not have a Finnish personal identity code and need to identify themselves using Finnish identification tokens.

How Does it Work?

To use the service, users must first register with the Finnish Authenticator Identification Service by clicking on the registration link provided on the website. They will then be required to download the Finnish Authenticator app from their mobile device’s app store. Once the app is installed, users can perform an initial identification by taking a photograph of their official identity document.

Features and Benefits

• Users can log into e-services using their foreigner’s identifier or their email, password, and application PIN.
• Identification has been implemented in connection with Suomi.fi e-Identification, which is not a strong electronic identification service.
• The new authentication service will improve security and simplify online transactions for foreign companies and organizations operating in Finland.

Availability of Instructions

The instructions for using the Finnish Authenticator Identification Service are available on the Suomi.fi website, which provides step-by-step guides in multiple languages, including Finnish, Swedish, and English.

What Does the Future Hold?

As the use of digital technologies continues to grow, the need for robust and user-friendly authentication services has become increasingly important. The introduction of the Finnish Authenticator Identification Service is a significant step towards improving security and simplifying online transactions in Finland, making it easier for foreign companies and organizations to operate in the country.

Quote from Saara Oulasvirta

“The Finnish Authenticator Identification Service is designed to provide a secure and convenient way for foreign citizens to identify themselves and access various e-services offered by the Finnish public administration.” - Saara Oulasvirta, representative of the Finnish Authenticator Identification Service.