Finland and the US share DNA data
An agreement that comes into force Wednesday allows the two countries to mutually share DNA and fingerprint data with the aim to combat crime.
In individual cases, Finnish and US authorities may also exchange other information, insofar as their respective legislation permits, to facilitate solving serious crimes and terrorism-related offenses.
Data sharing will start only once the two parties have agreed on the technical details of the new system.
The US has inked similar agreements with several other EU states.
