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    Can a phone app prove your age in Finland?

    Sharing only the information that is needed.

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    Short answer

    It is planned through the European digital identity wallet. The Finnish Government explains that if you are asked to prove your age, the digital identity card would let you show only that you are over 18. The service would not receive your date of birth or exact age. DVV adds that you would not need to share your name either. The wallet is due at the end of 2026, so until then age checks use a physical ID document.

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    Why

    1. The Government says the digital ID could show only that the person is over 18.
    2. The service would not receive the date of birth or the exact age.
    3. DVV says the wallet is due at the end of 2026.

    Details

    Only the user has access to the information in the wallet, and the data is not stored in a central register, according to the Government.

    Tip

    Until the wallet is in use, carry a passport, ID card or driving licence if you may need to prove your age.

    What may differ

    Whether a shop or service accepts the wallet is up to the shop or service.

    Common misconception

    Proving your age digitally means handing over all your personal details.

    What actually happens

    The wallet is designed to share only the fact that you are over 18.

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    Sources

    This answer is for reference only. The digital identity wallet is still being introduced, so check the latest status with the Digital and Population Data Services Agency (DVV).

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