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7.2 Appendix 2: Reports, strategies, decisions and acts related to e-government<br />
469. This part reviews the main Finnish reports, strategies, decisions and acts relating to egovernment.<br />
Its focus is on those specifically mentioning electronic services, e-enablers and e-engagement.<br />
1994<br />
Table 6. Visions, strategies and decisions related to e-government in Finland from 1994 to 2002<br />
x Cabinet Decision on Information Management in Government.<br />
x Government Decision on Drafting a National Information Society Strategy.<br />
x “Finland Towards the Information Society – a National Strategy”, proposed strategy by Ministry of<br />
Finance.<br />
1995<br />
x Developing a Finnish Information Society, Resolution.<br />
x Finland’s Way towards the Information Society, The National Strategy.<br />
x Government Programme of Paavo Lipponen I.<br />
1996<br />
x “Finland’s Way to the Information Society: The National Strategy and Its Implementation” – MoF<br />
proposal.<br />
1998<br />
x Government Resolution on Electronic Transactions, the Development of Online Services and<br />
Reduction of Data Gathering (including Methods for Authentication, Digital Signature and<br />
Encryption).<br />
x Quality of Life, Knowledge and Competitiveness, premises and objectives for strategic development of<br />
the Finnish information society by SITRA.<br />
x Quality Strategy for Public Services.<br />
x Government Resolution on High-quality Services, Good Governance and a Responsible Civic Society.<br />
1999<br />
x Government Programme of Paavo Lipponen II (law passed by Parliament).<br />
x The Act on the Openness of Government Activities (621/1999).<br />
x Personal Data Act (523/1999).<br />
x Act on Protection of Privacy and Data Security in Telecommunications (565/1999).<br />
x New Information Technology and Citizen’s Possibilities to Influence Decision Making” project of the<br />
Ministry of Finance.<br />
x Identity Card Act (829/1999).<br />
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