Until now, anyone could view data from the business registry. The state wants to restrict who can access this data.
An Estonian can hide their involvement. They establish a company abroad.
Starting from July, only those who need the data will have access. For example, journalists.
The Ministry of Finance says that journalists will have access to the data. They write about money laundering. The ministry evaluates whether the request is justified.
Also, in the e-land register, only those with the right will have access to the data.
The editor-in-chief of Postimees said that the state should not decide who is a journalist.
Ordinary people can still check their transaction partners. They must justify why they need the data.