Finland
Europe
Age Verification Compliance Overview
This page provides comprehensive age verification and compliance information for Finland. Our research team continuously monitors regulatory changes, enforcement actions, and legal developments to ensure businesses have access to up-to-date compliance intelligence.
Finland maintains a "Heavily Regulated" approach to age-restricted content. This classification indicates strict compliance requirements including mandatory age verification, specific technical implementations, regular audits, and substantial penalties for non-compliance. Businesses operating in this jurisdiction must implement comprehensive age assurance systems and maintain detailed compliance records. Legal consultation is strongly recommended before entering this market.
The information below includes regulatory status, legal requirements, enforcement mechanisms, penalties for non-compliance, acceptable verification methods, and relevant regulatory authorities. This data is essential for platforms, content providers, and businesses that need to implement age-appropriate access controls or verify user ages.
Minimum Age
18+ years
Required age for platform access
Age Gate Required
Yes
Age verification is mandatory
Last Verified
10/14/2025
Most recent data update
Regulatory Timeline
Historical changes and upcoming regulatory events
- Heavily Regulated
Act on the Provision of Audiovisual Media Services (1174/2020) became effective: This law implements the EU's Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD) in Finland, including provisions for protecting minors from harmful content.
- Heavily Regulated
Laki digitaalisten palvelujen tarjoamisesta (Act on the Provision of Digital Services) became effective: Law promoting accessibility of digital services, implementing EU Accessibility Directive.
- Heavily Regulated
Kuvaohjelmalaki (Audiovisual Programmes Act) became effective: Act laying down restrictions on the provision of audiovisual programmes for the protection of children.
- Heavily Regulated
Lapsiporno.info added to NBI blacklist: The website lapsiporno.info, which criticized internet censorship, was added to the National Bureau of Investigation’s blacklist.
- Heavily Regulated
Voluntary law for ISP filtering enacted: A 'voluntary law' enacted by Finnish parliament for ISP filtering of child pornography.
- Heavily Regulated
ISPs decided to filter child pornography: Most major Internet service providers decided to begin filtering child pornography.
- Heavily Regulated
Arpajaislaki (Gambling Act) became effective: Law regulating gambling, including age restrictions for players.
- Heavily Regulated
Ban on indecent publishing repealed: Prior law banning all indecent publishing, including import and export, was repealed.
Data Sources
Legal documents and references supporting this data
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betterinternetforkids.eufinland
avpa.eufinland
afterdawn.comeu-to-launch-age-verification-app-mandatory-for-porn-sites
en.wikipedia.orgPornography_in_Finland
rewardfoundation.orgfinland
All sources are evaluated for credibility and relevance. Primary sources indicate official legal documents and government publications. Credibility scores reflect source reliability based on jurisdiction, publication authority, and verification status.
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