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8.7.2022 | New intermediate characters indicating the century will be incorporated into personal identity codes starting in 2023. Existing personal identity codes will not be changed by this reform. The new intermediate characters can be used, for example, in personal identity codes issued to foreign nationals moving to Finland to work.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/availability-of-sufficient-personal-identity-codes-to-be-ensured-using-new-intermediate-characters
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15.9.2022 | The Government proposal on redesigning the personal identity code system will enable the development of a digital operating environment in Finland. The redesign will create a new remote registration process, make it possible to issue personal identity codes to foreign nationals more quickly and widely, and make personal identity codes gender neutral. The changes will have no effect on personal identity codes that have already been issued.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/redesign-of-the-personal-identity-code-system-lays-the-foundation-for-development-of-digital-services
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4.5.2022 | The redesign of the personal identity code system is seen as necessary and important. Measures that broaden the eligibility of foreign nationals for personal identity codes received particular support. However, the tight schedule for the redesign, the changes it will require to data systems and its costs gave rise to concerns.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/summary-of-opinions-redesign-of-the-personal-identity-code-system-receives-support-preparation-of-a-government-proposal-continues
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24.2.2023 | The remaining parliamentary term is not sufficient for parliamentary committees to consider the proposals, which means that the next government will decide on moving the proposals forward. The new acts were scheduled to enter into force in September 2023.https://valtioneuvosto.fi/en/-/10623/legislative-proposals-on-digital-identity-and-redesigning-the-system-of-personal-identity-codes-will-not-be-considered-during-this-parliamentary-session