Government wants to expand military intelligence powers
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The Finnish government has proposed that military intelligence be granted the right to use certain information-gathering methods also in permanent residences. This means that intelligence could collect information in homes where people live on a permanent basis. The change concerns military intelligence, that is, the collection of information on matters related to Finland's security.
Under current legislation, the use of such methods is restricted. According to the government, the change is necessary so that the Defence Forces and intelligence can respond to current threats. The government emphasises that information gathering must remain within the limits of the law and that fundamental rights must be respected.
According to the proposal, information gathering would still require authorisation and oversight from the authorities. The matter is being debated in Parliament, and the exact contents of the bill may still change. Critics have asked how the protection of privacy will be ensured when intelligence extends into homes.
The handling of the matter will continue in the near future. For Finns, the change is important because it concerns both citizens' privacy and the country's security. The final decision depends on how Parliament assesses the necessity of the proposal and the safeguards.
Sources: Nordic Defence Sector
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