The Finnish ID Card is a government-issued electronic identity document equipped with a microchip containing a Citizen Certificate.
The Finnish ID Card is a government-issued electronic identity document equipped with a microchip containing a Citizen Certificate.
This certificate enables secure electronic identification and digital signing, allowing users to access various e-services such as tax filing, healthcare portals, and official communications.
To utilize these features, users require a compatible card reader and software. The ID card is available to Finnish citizens and residents, including minors with guardian consent.
The Citizen Certificate embedded in the Finnish ID Card includes a signature certificate that complies with the European Union's eIDAS Regulation.
This setup enables the creation of Advanced Electronic Signatures (AdES) and, when used with a Qualified Signature Creation Device (QSCD), can produce Qualified Electronic Signatures (QES).
These signatures are legally equivalent to handwritten signatures across EU member states.

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