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Free flow of data in the EU ensured

Press release 18.01.2019 10.44 fi sv en

The Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a framework for the free flow of non-personal data in the European Union obliges Member States to ensure that no unfounded location restrictions will be set on data. The aim of the Regulation is to remove any obstacles to free flow of data in the European Union. This makes the use of information more efficient and improves the functioning and transparency of the internal market.
Remote pilotage allowed

Press release 17.01.2019 15.33 fi sv en

Remote pilotage subject to authorisation will be allowed in those public channels in Finnish waters and in the Saimaa Canal lease area that have been marked as routes requiring pilotage. The Pilotage Act will be amended to allow the pilot to perform his or her duties somewhere else than onboard the vessel. The Government proposed on 17 January 2019 that the Pilotage Act be adopted.
Light cars a safer mobility option for young people

Press release 17.01.2019 13.58 fi sv en

In Finland, a new vehicle category, light cars, will be introduced. The speed of the vehicles in that category is limited to 60 km per hour. The aim of the introduction is to provide young people with a new, safer mobility option.
Broadband access into use in public authority communication services

Press release 17.01.2019 13.30 fi sv en

In communication services by the public authorities, broadband access will gradually be taken into use. The old network, Finland's Authority Radio Network, will operate alongside the new system until the broadband service is ready and has been taken into use in full.
Minister Berner and Director-General Hololei meet in Helsinki

Press release 17.01.2019 09.21 fi sv en

Minister of Transport and Communications Anne Berner will meet European Commission Director-General for Mobility and Transport Henrik Hololei on Friday 18 January 2019 in Helsinki.

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Free flow of data in the EU ensured
Press release18.01.2019 10.44 fi sv en
Remote pilotage allowed
Press release17.01.2019 15.33 fi sv en
Light cars a safer mobility option for young people
Press release17.01.2019 13.58 fi sv en
Broadband access into use in public authority communication services
Press release17.01.2019 13.30 fi sv en
Minister Berner and Director-General Hololei meet in Helsinki
Press release17.01.2019 09.21 fi sv en