Resource information
The objective of this Act is to organize a national information service concerning real estate and other units of land and water areas based on information technology. This service is implemented by means of a centralized Land Information System which is intended for public use. The Land Information System comprises data referred to in the Cadastre Register Act (392/1995) and data entered into the land register as well as other data as laid down in other legislation. The National Land Survey of Finland is responsible for the establishment, administration, maintenance, information service and development of the Land Information System referred to in this Act. Free public access to the data included in the Land Information System and the possibility to take notes of the data at the Land Survey Office shall be provided. If necessary, the National Land Survey of Finland may issue further regulations on the technical procedure to be followed in maintaining the Land Information System, search criterion and other conditions concerning the use of the system and the related control. Provisions on duties and composition of the Advisory Board responsible for steering the implementation, maintenance and information service of the Land Information System shall be issued by Government decree.
