Fiches Belges: Finlande

Is this measure possible in your Member State under International Judicial Cooperation?

Yes. The obtaining of base station data refers to obtaining of information on the network address and terminal end device of persons who have logged in to a telecommunications system through a certain base station. A criminal investigation authority may obtain data for the identification of a network address or a terminal end device, if there are grounds to suspect an offence for which the most severe punishment provided is imprisonment for at least one year. Technical surveillance of a device refers to other than solely sensory surveillance, recording or other processing of the operation of a computer or other corresponding technical device or of the data contained therein in order to clarify an offence. They may also install or remove a device, process or program if the performance of the surveillance requires that.

International legal framework applicable for this measure in your Member State

MLA 2000

* receive the request/decision for judicial cooperation

National Bureau of Investigation

* execute/recognise the measure (if other than the receiving authority)

The court decides on the measures after a request from an investigator-in-charge (or a prosecutor). An investigator-in-charge (or a prosecutor) may authorize technical surveillance of a device for a maximum of 24 hours. Installing or removing a device etc. requires a warrant from a court if the act is committed in premise used as a permanent residence.

Accepted languages for the request/decision

N/A

Deadlines for the execution of the request/decision (where applicable)

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a. Special requirements

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b. Other useful information

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