Challenge
The existing X-Road services were held back by static structures, heavy query loads and insufficient control over how data was accessed and processed. Given the register’s role in the country’s critical infrastructure, this was a serious bottleneck.
Solution
- REST-based X-Road services. The services were redesigned with built-in intelligent control mechanisms; queries can be configured dynamically according to their legal or contextual purpose.
- Rule-based governance. Data controllers can define which fields are available, under what conditions and on what legal basis – enabling services to be managed independently.
- Access rights interface and audit logs. A new graphical interface for managing user permissions and tracking usage in detail.
- Bundled and tagged queries. Multiple queries can be grouped under a single operation and tagged with their legal context, such as “legitimate interest” or “public interest”.
Results
- A secure, flexible and AI-ready data access platform for critical national infrastructure.
- Transparent, automated and intelligent control over how population data is shared.
- Stronger public sector data governance across more than 260 connected institutions.
- The foundation is in place for future AI-driven public services.
Key takeawayAt the scale of a national register, the win is not a faster query but a governance layer that makes every query legally clear and auditable.