Agenda Profile: Andre Hanimägi
Second reading of the draft law amending the Land Register Act (467 SE)
2024-11-06
15th Riigikogu, 4th session, plenary sitting
Political Position
The political focus centers on ensuring the security of land register data, particularly for the protection of representatives of sensitive professions (judges, prosecutors, and police officers). The stance strongly supports the proposed amendments to the draft bill, emphasizing the necessity of restricting easy access to personal data by private individuals. The overall framing is clearly policy- and security-driven, highlighting several security concerns.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of land register legislation and civil law regulations, referencing specific sections and procedural rules. This expertise is evident in details, such as clarifying the criteria for legitimate interest in data access and precisely describing the working process of the legal committee. Technical terminology is employed, for example, "land registry files," and reference is made to subsection 2 of § 74 of the Act.
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Rhetorical Style
The rhetorical style is formal, informative, and procedural, focusing on the detailed reporting of the work of the legal committee and the processing of amendments. A logical appeal is employed, presenting a fact-based overview of consensual decisions and technical changes to the draft law. The tone is neutral and explanatory, avoiding emotional or personal appeals.
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Activity Patterns
The pattern of activity is related to intensive work within the Legal Affairs Committee, where the draft bill was discussed during two sessions, one of which took place on November 4th. The speaker's activity involves engaging stakeholders, requesting assessments from the Ministry of Justice, and adopting procedural decisions in line with the parliamentary rhythm. The next significant activity is sending the draft bill for the final vote on November 13th.
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Opposition Stance
There is no objection; the speaker is focusing on addressing the concerns raised by stakeholders (the Estonian Banking Association, the Private Forest Union) and finding compromises. Instead of criticism, it is emphasized that the Ministry of Justice provided clarifications and solutions were found with which "all parties were satisfied."
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Collaboration Style
The style of cooperation is consensual and inclusive, emphasizing broad collaboration with the Ministry of Justice and various professional organizations (e.g., the Banking Association, the Chamber of Judicial Officers). The goal was to find solutions that satisfied all parties, and the proposed amendments were adopted by the commission through consensus. The cooperation also included the involvement of officials (Linnar Liivamägi, Andres Suik) and representatives of professional associations (Sofia Rannik, Maarja Roht).
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Regional Focus
There is no regional focus, as this involves national legislation. The Land Registry Department of Tartu County Court is mentioned as one of the consulted parties, but this does not indicate an emphasis on regional policy.
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Economic Views
The economic positions are pragmatic and administrative, supporting credit institutions' specific access to the Land Register data for the fulfillment of tasks stipulated by law. A slight increase in the maximum limit of the fee for issuing Land Register data is also supported (changing the value from "two" to "three").
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Social Issues
The primary social concern is the protection of personal data and the assurance of security, especially concerning individuals performing public duties (judges, police officers, and prosecutors). Support is provided for the protection of private individuals' data by restricting easy access to land registry data, thereby prioritizing security.
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Legislative Focus
The legislative focus is currently on the amendment of the Land Register Act (Draft Act 467 SE), which aims to restrict the searching of registered immovable properties based on a personal identification code and name. The speaker is a supporter of the draft act and the presenter of the amendments initiated by the Legal Affairs Committee, thereby ensuring the further processing of the bill to the final vote. A significant achievement is the adoption of consensus amendments that clarify access to data based on legitimate interest.
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