Study examining the possibilities to enter several languages in the Population Information System

OM031:00/2019 Development

A study examining the possibilities to enter more than one mother tongue for a person in the Population Information System will be carried out. The study will examine how this would affect private individuals, different language groups, and the activities of the authorities. On the basis of the study and the consultations to be carried out in connection with it, conclusions on any further measures will be drawn.

Basic information Completed

Project number OM031:00/2019

Case numbers VN/8830/2019

Set by Ministry of Justice

Term/schedule 28.8.2019 –

Date of appointment 28.8.2019

Contact person
Corinna Tammenmaa, Kieliasiainneuvos
tel. +358 295 150 181
[email protected]

Project status

Goals and results

Study examining the possibilities to enter several languages in the Population Information System.

Starting points

The Report of the Government on the application of language legislation contains the following key observation: Population Information System entries: Modifying the Population Information
System by adding to it the possibility of entering several mother tongues for
a person should be investigated. This investigation should address the benefits
for the individual of entering several languages in the Population Information
System. Additionally, the impacts on the authorities’ activities, including service
design, should be assessed.

Additional information

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