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Public procurement is one of the fields with a higher-than-average risk of corruption. Contracting entities do not always pay enough attention to creating real competition.

Corruption occurs at all levels of society and in many different sectors. This page introduces a few examples of corruption.

Processing of personal data The Anti-Corruption.fi website is maintained by the Ministry of Justice. The Ministry of Justice processes personal data in order to comply with a legal obligation or, in certain situations, to perform a task carried ou...

There is corruption also in Finland: it occurs at all levels of society and in many different sectors. Corruption-free countries do not exist.

Lobbying is an integral part of democracy, and lobbyists are of considerable assistance to policy-makers. Lobbying involves, however, a risk of corruption.

AREA OF APPLICATION The Whistleblower Act is based on the EU Whistleblower Directive. Its area of application comprehensively covers various sectors in which reporting and revealing misconduct is necessary from the point of view of public interest...

Many different authorities and other bodies participate in the anti-corruption work in Finland. Combating corruption is a joint effort.

REPORTING PROCESS Report your observations primarily to the internal reporting channel of the organisation where the suspected breach has occurred. This helps ensure your right to legal protection. According to the law, reporting must be possible ...

EXPERTS The professional skills of those processing reports are essential for the protection of whistleblowers and for tackling abuses. The lawful processing of reports will fulfil the objectives of the Act and create better opportunities for dete...

ORGANISATIONS The arrangement of internal reporting channels is a statutory obligation for many actors, which may also result in numerous benefits. The internal processing of reports will prevent damage to the organisation’s reputation and suspici...

The importance of transparency and civil society participation are emphasized in anti-corruption efforts. Korruptioblogiin kirjoittavat muun muassa korruptionvastaisen yhteistyöverkoston jäsenet.

WHAT IS WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION? The purpose of whistleblower protection is to provide employees with a safe way to report any abusive practices they detect in the course of their work. See what whistleblower protection is about in the video. The...

TRAINING ON WHISTLEBLOWER PROTECTION Whistleblower protection is an integral part of a more open organisational culture and a crucial element in the fight against corruption, which is why everyone should know the basics of it. Come and strengthen ...

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WHO IS PROTECTED BY THE LAW? The Whistleblower Act applies to anyone who, regardless of the nature of their work tasks, may have gained information about breaches falling within the scope of the law in a work-related context. It does not apply to ...

The Anti-Corruption.fi website is managed and maintained by the Ministry of Justice. Here you will find information on whom to contact if needed.

This page provides instructions on whom to contact if you suspect or detect corruption.

Corruption is the abuse of entrusted power for private gain. It slows down economic development, increases inequality and undermines democracy.

Strengthening the Fight against Corruption project