AlgorithmWatch (2020) Report (multilateral / development partner)

Automating Society Report 2020: Finland

AlgorithmWatch

Ref: SRC-004-FIN-001

https://automatingsociety.algorithmwatch.org/report2020/finland/

Accessed: 3/24/2026

Summary

Documents Kela's automation systems and 2019 Chancellor of Justice investigation into automated decision-making. Reports Kela administers approximately 15.5 billion euros annually. Details legislative complexity (200+ regulations, 6 ministries, 20+ interpretations of 'income'). Covers transparency and accountability concerns.

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AlgorithmWatch (2020) 'Automating Society Report 2020: Finland', Berlin: AlgorithmWatch. Available at: https://automatingsociety.algorithmwatch.org/report2020/finland/ (Accessed: 24 March 2026).

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