Draft law amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act (640 SE) - second reading
Session: 15th Estonian Parliament, 5th session, plenary session
Date: 2025-06-17 13:49
Total Speeches: 113
Membership: 15
Agenda Duration: 2h 47m
AI Summaries: 113/113 Speeches (100.0%)
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Summary
The third agenda item concerned the second reading of draft law 640, amending the Law on Preventing Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing initiated by the Government of the Republic, and the Law on International Sanctions. This was primarily a matter of clarifying the technical and legal framework of the draft and involving various stakeholder groups. Negotiations took place in the Finance Committee on June 5th, 10th and 12th and focused on the clarity of the draft's impact assessment provisions: what data the State collects within the limits and scope of data protection, how data is pseudonymised and de-pseudonymised, and how the rights of individuals and oversight are ensured. There was also discussion regarding the role and conditions under which the Bureau for the Prevention of Money Laundering (RAB) could be involved in transaction monitoring and case analysis, and how to maintain a balance between security and the protection of privacy and personal data. The Committee kept in mind the protection of human rights and democratic transparency, emphasizing that data collection must be needs-based and under control, and referred to national oversight and reporting obligations. The result was an agreement and a decision to officially keep the second reading of the draft on the agenda, but it also created a situation where any further proceedings regarding additions or amendments would depend on upcoming plenary sessions and voting results. The general conclusion was that, although the discussion was thorough and multifaceted, the Committee considered it important to limit the scope of data collection and strengthen oversight to maintain proportionality and the needs for the protection of personal data.
Decisions Made 1
The second reading is complete; the proposal to end the second reading did not receive support. The vote result: 22 in favor, 48 against, 0 abstentions. Therefore, the second reading continued and procedures move forward according to the rules of procedure, with a plan to hold the final vote on June 19th (external summary of committee decisions).
Most Active Speaker
Maris Lauri – a member of the Riigikogu finance committee; the most active speaker in this round of debate. Her role and position: member of the finance committee (the original representative in the bill’s proceedings) and a central participant in the discussions; her position is in the “other” category (neither left-wing nor right-wing separately). She led overviews and directed the debate’s focus to the background of the bill’s topics and proposed amendments.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
The third item on the agenda concerns the second reading of the draft legislation amending the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanctions Act. The report will be delivered by Maris Lauri, a member of the Finance Committee.
Maris Lauri
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Maris Lauri provides an overview of the topics and discussions concerning Bill 640, which follows the first reading, in the main hall of the Riigikogu, noting that the deadline for amendments passed without any submissions and that the contribution of interest groups was limited to the National Archives. She also describes the Finance Committee discussions held on June 5, 10, and 12, together with representatives of the Ministry of Finance, the Financial Intelligence Unit (RAB), and the Data Protection Inspectorate, emphasizing the most substantive discussion on June 5, as well as the analysis of suspected money laundering reports and strategic analysis, which are among the core tasks of the RAB.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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He informed his colleagues that negotiations and questions were still ahead, and asked them to calmly hold their horses.
Maris Lauri
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Maris Lauri stated that the new legislative amendments concerning the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) will limit data collection to a needs-based approach. Furthermore, automated notification and analysis systems, along with pseudonymization and depseudonymization mechanisms, will be utilized. A public debate will also be included annually in the Riigikogu's special oversight committee, and six amendment proposals received consensual approval.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi gives thanks and notes that although there was consensus on many matters within the committee, there are several questions for you, and Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart will begin the discussion.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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The rapporteur emphasizes that although the core principle of our e-state is to avoid centralized databases, this current bill simultaneously aggregates data from 11 registers into a single data warehouse and integrates it with numerous other registers, thereby affecting the data of everyone entered into state registers, and consequently raises questions about its compliance with the principles of the e-state.
Maris Lauri
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According to Maris Lauri, the purpose of the draft bill is to enable automated queries for money laundering analyses while simultaneously limiting data collection strictly to necessary data, reducing the volume of personal data, and granting access only to information about owners and managers listed in the Commercial Register, thereby preventing the creation of a "super database" and mitigating the increasing risk of misuse.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Vice-Speaker Toomas Kivimägi called upon Andrei Korobeinik to speak.
Andrei Korobeinik
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Andrei Korobeinik criticizes the commission's claim that only data pertaining to business owners is collected, pointing out that through depseudonymization, the names of the individuals who conducted the transactions are also revealed, and this data is public. He stresses everyone's right to know what information the police collects about them and asks whether the extent of data disclosure is adequately restricted.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi merely presented an expression of thanks.
Andrei Korobeinik
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If the data is public and their name is associated with it, we should investigate whether their specific information was included in that data.
Maris Lauri
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The draft legislation elevates the conditions for the use of personal data and the requesting of information to the level of law, in order to specify precisely which data may be utilized and when disclosure is permissible, particularly in connection with money laundering cases. Furthermore, this is consistent with the positions held by the Data Protection Inspectorate and the Supreme Court.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi called upon Urmas Reinsalu to speak.
Urmas Reinsalu
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Urmas Reinsalu posed questions to Ms. Lauri concerning the super-database built on data mining principles. Specifically, he inquired about the number of individuals and legal entities it encompasses, its logical implications, whether it establishes a precedent in Estonian law (or if similar databases have existed before), and what the Chancellor of Justice stated regarding this initiative—citing the relevant coordination table.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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He thanked briefly.
Urmas Reinsalu
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Urmas Reinsalu says that this is not the position of Madam Chancellor of Justice.
Maris Lauri
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Maris Lauri expressed disappointment that the representatives of Isamaa did not participate in the committee meetings and discussions, adding that she had hoped for serious discussion and critical remarks. She also noted that the composition and scope of activities of the Financial Intelligence Unit (Rahapesu Andmebüroo) are classified, and the volume of data depends on the submitted notifications and case analyses.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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The debate proceeds in turns: first the questioner, then the respondent; discussions are coming up, and since the speaker has been repeatedly interrupted, I will be a bit more critical here.
Maris Lauri
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Maris Lauri stated that the volume of data collection for money laundering cases primarily depends on the reporting entities (financial institutions and institutions handling large cash transactions) and the complexity of the schemes. This complexity can necessitate the collection of data on hundreds and thousands of international transactions and participants. This process can sometimes be better managed through technology, with the Financial Intelligence Unit (Rahapesu Andmebüroo) stressing that money laundering is always connected to criminal activity, and that Estonia often serves as just one element in a large international network.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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At the start of the address, Varro Vooglaid is invited to come and speak.
Rain Epler
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Rain Epler said that he had a question strictly related to the procedure.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi takes Varro Vooglaid's question, followed by two points of order, and promises that he will not accept any further procedural questions.
Varro Vooglaid
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Varro Vooglaid expressed great concern that the draft bill inherently contains fundamental problems stemming from the mass collection of data and the profiling of individuals using artificial intelligence, which could steer society in a questionable direction. He noted that this could enable profiling based on information such as communication data, license plate recognition cameras, and surveillance camera footage, and asked whether this specific issue had been discussed in the committee at all.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi expressed his thanks.
Maris Lauri
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According to Maris Lauri, the idea involves expanding the scope of data processing using modern technology to utilize big data analysis. The aim is to detect unusual transactions or those indicating criminal activity, primarily concerning companies, and in some cases, private individuals. However, this is not profiling; the results are checked by a human, and the data will only be utilized if there is sufficient cause.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi announced that two procedural matters would no longer be addressed during the question-and-answer session, and he called upon Rain Epler.
Rain Epler
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Rain Epler stressed that it was important for him to receive a clear answer to his question and to remain focused on the substantive discussion of the draft legislation. He also suggested to the chairman of the session that the presenter should refrain from starting answers with the phrase, "since neither you nor your representative was present," given that the questions themselves are substantive.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi emphasized that member participation is limited, and the involvement of committees and several agencies is crucial in preparing for the second reading. Consequently, there is no point in re-examining the entire package that was addressed during the first reading, since the subsequent discussion will be deeper and more comprehensive.
Andrei Korobeinik
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Andrei Korobeinik expresses deep concern over the lack of transparency in parliamentary culture and procedures, emphasizing that discussions should take place in the open parliamentary chamber, not in closed rooms, and that the absence of protocols and the uncertainty regarding participation diminish the ordinary citizen's awareness.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Toomas Kivimägi stated that the decision to leave is the colleague's personal matter, and the debate must remain within the chamber and be based on the subjects discussed in the committee. Questions are allowed, and explanations will be provided. He then invited Vadim Belobrovtsev to take the floor.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
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Belobrovtsev expresses concern, questioning if the money laundering situation in the country is so complex that it necessitated the submission of a controversial draft bill. He also asks whether the topic was discussed in the committee and if the risks were assessed as medium.
Maris Lauri
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Maris Lauri emphasizes that the adequate and effective implementation of the anti-money laundering fight is of critical importance, because the impact of money laundering and related major crimes damages the country’s reputation and economy and hinders international transactions – as the Danske Bank case demonstrated – which is why deviations must be detected promptly, cooperation must be increased, and investment must be made in technical capabilities.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Chairman Toomas Kivimägi invited Rain Epler to the stage.
Rain Epler
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Rain Epler accused the opposing side of outright lying and stated that the law grants the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) the right to conduct profile analysis utilizing a super database and modern IT solutions (including AI).
Maris Lauri
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Maris Lauri requests an exact reference, which Rain Epler clarifies on the spot.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Vice-Chairman Toomas Kivimägi expressed his thanks with the word 'Aitäh!'.
Maris Lauri
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Profile analysis evaluates whether specific types of transactions could potentially cause issues. Although identity verification at the corporate level is not performed at that time, the pattern of the activity is still analyzed.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi called Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart to the stage.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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In Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart’s speech, criticism is leveled against the profile analysis, which focuses solely on probability and is drafted so broadly that virtually every individual falls within the profile. Questions are raised regarding how artificial intelligence determines the likelihood of a link to money laundering, and how the independence of data processing can be guaranteed when data usage requires authorization from two independent individuals, one of whom is the data protection specialist of the Money Laundering Data Bureau (Financial Intelligence Unit).
Maris Lauri
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Maris Lauri emphasizes that the submitted reports are evaluated, and the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) operates with independence and the four-eyes principle. Furthermore, internal control mechanisms are in place, along with parliamentary oversight and accountability, and if things are not working, there is an opportunity to intervene and change the law if necessary.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Lauri Laats is called to the stage in the address.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats raises the point that the Money Laundering Prevention Act affects over 20,000 obligated persons, more than 100,000 active companies, and over 500,000 private individuals, and that a massive database is being compiled for the purpose of preventive monitoring. He then asks whether this is proportional.
Maris Lauri
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Maris Lauri stressed that the entire process begins with the analysis of reports compliant with the law and the verification of supplementary information gathered from state databases. Furthermore, while these reports may establish links between individuals and companies, she does not believe that the majority of people or businesses in Estonia are ever investigated — the majority are honest.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi invited Andrei Korobeinik to the stage.
Andrei Korobeinik
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Korobeinik noted that while an algorithm follows a human command, artificial intelligence might not necessarily do so, and that there is no absolute ban in Estonia or the European Union on using AI for data verification. To this, he added the question of who these two people are and how their independence is guaranteed when a machine reports a suspicious transaction or profile.
Maris Lauri
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According to Maris Lauri, in cases where money laundering is suspected, data analysis must be subject to multiple layers of control: first, the investigator makes the decision, then two people confirm it, and in fact, six people are involved in the process, whose justification and the basis for the investigation are documented. Furthermore, internal control mechanisms are in place, and oversight by the Riigikogu and the Data Protection Inspectorate ensures proportional and lawful use.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi announced that the Reform Party faction wishes to extend today's sitting until the agenda is exhausted, but no later than 2 PM, and the vote on this proposal will take place immediately following the quorum call.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
AI Summary
53 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor of this proposal, 3 Riigikogu members were against, and there was 1 abstention. Today's sitting has been extended until the agenda is exhausted, but no later than 2 PM, and colleague Maris Lauri was once again invited to the Riigikogu podium to answer questions from the members.
Tanel Tein
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He thanks the presiding officer of the session and the rapporteur, and notes that the chair is ringing the bell.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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Deputy Speaker Toomas Kivimägi begins his address, greets his colleagues from Eesti 200, and notes that one colleague wishes to ask a question.
Tanel Tein
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Tanel Tein stated that European Union funding will allow the Financial Intelligence Unit to begin constructing a new mass data machine—one that does not yet exist globally—and that a law must first be passed, along with careful consideration of inclusion and risks. Meanwhile, he questioned whether the president would actually proclaim the law and whether Thursday's vote would successfully carry it through.
Aseesimees Toomas Kivimägi
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He thanked the audience.
Maris Lauri
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According to Maris Lauri, the draft bill has two objectives: the automation of case analysis and its process. While deeper analysis and the linking of databases are considered innovative, it is practical to reduce the scope and involve stakeholders as needed. The discussions have been thorough, and further changes may be made in the future, but the president's decision remains unknown.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller calls upon Varro Vooglaid.
Varro Vooglaid
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Varro Vooglaid warns that the nationwide network of license plate recognition cameras collects and stores approximately 20 million images of people every month, regardless of whether any law has been broken or not. He notes that this is happening without public notification or a parliamentary decision, and asks whether this constitutes a retroactive legalization action for the Money Laundering Data Bureau to conduct mass data collection.
Maris Lauri
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Under the law, no supplementary information is collected; instead, existing databases currently in use are utilized. Furthermore, the means for a more thorough analysis of this data will be established through legislation, not by decree or regulation. No additional information will be collected, and no new monitoring mechanisms or reports will be created. If changes are made to reporting procedures, the format for submitting data will be modified, supported by technological advancements, for instance, via an electronic gateway.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller invites Ants Frosh to take the floor.
Ants Frosch
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Ants Frosch highlights that the bill grants the minister an enormous amount of powers, and many solutions can be formalized through a ministerial decree. He goes on to ask how independent control will be ensured and whether the principle of compartmentalization will be preserved during the creation of the large database, given that the threats are both external and internal.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Now is your time.
Maris Lauri
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Maris Lauri stated that the data repository being established is not a super-database; data will be collected very narrowly, and protection and oversight are guaranteed. The minister's authority will be restricted by law, and an independent parliamentary oversight commission will be created, ensuring a balance between the opposition and the coalition, which will be further supplemented by checks from the Data Protection Inspectorate.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Speaker Arvo Aller invites Lauri Laats to take the floor.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats asks what the cost of setting up the data warehouse is, where the funding comes from, and what its annual maintenance cost is to the Estonian taxpayer.
Maris Lauri
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Maris Lauri said that the volume of data collected depends on the number of connections and how many Estonian companies and people are associated with it; most of whom are honest. Monetary amounts were not discussed in the second procedure and should have been discussed in the first procedure. Furthermore, this type of technological solution is being utilized with European funds, and a legal framework must be established before those funds are received.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Speaker Arvo Aller asks to give the floor to Anti Poolamets.
Anti Poolamets
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Anti Poolamets expresses concern that hundreds of billions of illicit Russian funds are flowing through Estonia and yet no one has been punished. He asks how authorities can uncover top-level corruption and sophisticated money laundering schemes, and how they can finally apprehend the top executives of the banking sector or the heads of the departments involved.
Maris Lauri
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The law will enter into force, and this technological solution will enable the automation of inquiries and the acceleration of data collection. This, in turn, will allow for the quicker detection of past violations and suspicious transactions, facilitating the handover of materials to investigators and their subsequent presentation in court. Furthermore, the enhanced operations of the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) will deter criminals, including those involved in laundering Russian money through Estonia.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller turned to Ants Frosch and simply said, "Please."
Ants Frosch
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Ants Frosch notes that Estonia is known globally for its innovation, citing e-residency as an example, but its darker side emerged through attempts linked to money laundering. The solution being implemented is presented as an innovative anti-money laundering measure financed by the European Union, and he asks whether Estonia is a test case for the OECD or some other international organization because of its size.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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The main message of the speech is that now is your time.
Ants Frosch
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Ants Frosch asks whether this solution works or not.
Maris Lauri
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Maris Lauri stated that she had not heard the interpretation regarding this specific allocation of funds. She stressed the broader application of technology, noting that the initial steps involve reviewing existing reports and conducting deep data analysis. These two core tasks will be added to the existing responsibilities of the Financial Intelligence Unit. Furthermore, the use of this data analysis for strategic analysis is innovative and originates from a suggestion made by the Estonian public to explore opportunities for more comprehensive analysis, which could prove beneficial.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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This is a request to give Anti Poolamets the floor.
Anti Poolamets
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Anti Poolamets is criticizing the deficiencies in the fight against elite corruption and money laundering. He points to the FIU’s early warnings regarding Russian threats and the subsequent failure to act quickly, alongside the major money laundering scandals involving large banks, particularly Swedbank and Danske. He notes that while billions are flowing unchecked elsewhere, small entrepreneurs are simultaneously being saddled with an ever-increasing burden, even having to prove the origin of just 100 euros.
Maris Lauri
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This draft bill streamlines the use of data, enabling the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) to detect money laundering more quickly and effectively using data analysis, and to forward the collected data to investigative authorities for criminal proceedings. However, it does not cover the actual flow of these proceedings, and the discussion centered on proportionality, impact assessment, and the effects on individuals and businesses.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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The Vice-Chair announced that there were no questions, opened the debate, and invited Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart to speak, while also requesting three additional minutes.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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The presenter expressed strong opposition to the government bill that would establish a super database for the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) by consolidating 11 registers and using artificial intelligence to create profiles of individuals. This opposition is based on the fact that the bill fails to guarantee anonymity, threatens privacy and rights, lacks independent oversight and log auditing, and entails costs, 15 years of data retention, and risks detrimental to security.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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The message calls you to action, saying it's your time.
Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart
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Anastassia Kovalenko-Kõlvart said that the hostile state will get it, and on behalf of the Centre Party faction, she proposed suspending the reading of the bill.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller requests that Lauri Laats grant three additional minutes of speaking time.
Lauri Laats
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Lauri Laats claims that the draft bill would create an extensive data warehouse and a preventive surveillance system under the Money Laundering Data Bureau, which threatens the rule of law and democracy, and calls on coalition members, especially the Reform Party and Eesti 200, not to support this bill.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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The moderator announces that it is your turn, and the next speaker is Andrei Korobeinik.
Andrei Korobeinik
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Korobeinik stated that while an anti-money laundering system utilizing artificial intelligence might be the correct path forward, there are deficiencies regarding oversight, independence, and data transparency. Furthermore, current laws do not guarantee secure control, necessitating a comprehensive debate in parliament, especially given the government coalition's incompetence and the ongoing three-year economic decline.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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He asked for three more minutes.
Andrei Korobeinik
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Andrei Korobeinik stressed that discussions must not take place behind closed doors, and the parliamentary hall is the proper venue for transparent lawmaking. Although the Reform Party and Eesti 200 have attempted to avoid this, he hopes that parliamentary culture will return and that every piece of legislation will be debated here in this hall, making it accessible to all.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller offers his thanks and invites Rain Epler to take the floor.
Rain Epler
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Rain Epler is criticizing the proposed super database, under which artificial intelligence would constantly analyze the data of all individuals, perform profiling, collect sensitive data, threaten privacy, and enable the deep state to intervene, despite the opposing side claiming that it only involves a small number of queries.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Vice-Chair Arvo Aller requests an additional three minutes.
Rain Epler
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Rain Epler emphasized that one should not inquire about what data is held concerning them or what has been done with that data, as this could impede the deep state. The same threat to democracy is perceived regarding the legalization of cameras, and the faction is proposing to halt the proceedings of the draft legislation.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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The server thanks them and calls Varro Vooglaid.
Varro Vooglaid
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Varro Vooglaid warns that the mass collection and profiling of people's data by state structures in Estonia, even if pseudonymized, could quickly move towards the increasing centralization of identification and control, thereby endangering privacy and freedoms.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller asks for three minutes to be added.
Varro Vooglaid
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Varro Vooglaid claims that massive money laundering has taken place in Estonia in cooperation with the criminal underworld and the FSB, and that before granting additional restrictions on civil liberties, corrupt structures must be purged, and the legislative process for the bill should not proceed.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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In the speech, thanks were given and it was said that Peeter Ernits would be next.
Peeter Ernits
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Peeter Ernits warns that the proposed super database would grant security agencies unlimited authority to meddle with personal data and create patterns, which will lead to the emergence of a totalitarian or preventive state inspired by Orwell’s 1984, and violate fundamental rights.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller asks if extra time is desired.
Peeter Ernits
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Peeter Ernits replies: yes, if it were possible.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller confirms that this is possible and asks for three additional minutes.
Peeter Ernits
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Peeter Ernits claims that the draft legislation, which is intended to frighten people using artificial intelligence, will lead to a Stalinist totalitarian future reminiscent of Orwell’s 1984, and that, based on advice received from the Chancellor of Justice, it should be thrown in the trash.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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The Deputy Chairman thanked [the previous speaker/audience] and invited Vadim Belobrovtsev to take the floor.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
He warns against the danger of creating a central, AI-managed personal data database, which could violate the principle of decentralization of the digital state, increase privacy risks, and enable potential misuse. He also highlights that practical questions concerning logging, access, and data security remain unanswered and require thorough discussion.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller requested three additional minutes.
Vadim Belobrovtsev
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Vadim Belobrovtsev expressed strong opposition to the draft legislation, warning of the accumulation of significant risks and unanswered questions regarding independent audits and the potential use of databases and artificial intelligence. He stressed that the state must provide clear answers and authorization before such steps are taken.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Vice-Chairman Arvo Aller thanked Urmas Reinsalu and requested three minutes of additional time.
Urmas Reinsalu
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Urmas Reinsalu stated that Estonia has experienced issues with money laundering and the identification of beneficial owners. He criticized the bill adopted in a rushed manner, which plans the identification and sharing of individuals through data mining and profiling, and proposed halting the second reading. He warned that if the debate is insufficient, the bill sets a precedent, endangers freedoms, and is not compliant with European Union law.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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The Vice-Chairman thanks [the previous speaker] and gives the floor to Kalle Grünthal.
Kalle Grünthal
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Kalle Grünthal is asking for eight minutes.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller asks for three minutes to be added.
Kalle Grünthal
Profiling Fraktsiooni mittekuuluvad Riigikogu liikmedAI Summary
Kalle Grünthal claimed that the creation of the Financial Intelligence Unit, along with a machine-readable database derived from registers, is similar to totalitarian surveillance and threatens privacy and property rights, and he called for the bill to be voted down.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller concluded the debates, informed the chamber of six amendments to Draft Law 640 submitted by the Finance Committee, and stated that the proposals of three factions—which were identical in substance—to suspend the second reading must be put to a vote. He then issued a summons to the hall and called upon Lauri Laats.
Lauri Laats
Profiling Eesti Keskerakonna fraktsioonAI Summary
He requests a 10-minute recess before the vote and, while consulting with his coalition partners, attempts to convince them not to support the draft bill.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Chairman Arvo Aller offered his thanks and announced that the break would last ten minutes.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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Deputy Speaker Arvo Aller called the Riigikogu to a vote and requested the suspension of the second reading of the draft Act on amendments to the Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Prevention Act and the International Sanction Act.
Aseesimees Arvo Aller
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The proposal failed to gain support — 22 members of the Riigikogu voted in favor, 48 against, and 0 abstained; the second reading has been concluded.