Racks at the Verne data centre in Vantaa on 8 June 2026. Photo: Jade Silpo / Lehtikuva
Domestic
Finland's Security and Intelligence Service, Supo, has warned that the rapid growth of data centre projects across the country could create national security risks if foreign ownership and operations are not scrutinised more closely.
The warning, reported first by Yle, comes as Finland experiences a surge in investment in the sector. More than 100 new data centre projects are under development, adding to around 35 facilities already operating with a capacity exceeding one megawatt.
Finland has become an attractive location for data centres because of its cool climate and access to low-cost electricity. The facilities support cloud services, artificial intelligence systems and large-scale data storage.
