Finnish Social and Health Data Permit Authority Findata
We grant permits for the secondary use of social and health care data and improve data protection for individuals. After granting the permit we compile, combine and pre-process it and offer tools for analysing.
Data sources
See which data controllers’ data are available, who grants the permits and where you can find data descriptions.
Data
Apply for a permit
Submit an application when the data needed is from several public data controllers, the private sector or from Kanta Services.
Permits
Information for citizens
Learn what your data is used for, what your rights under the GDPR are, and how we take care of your privacy.
Your rights to your data
News
Findata’s service and permit fees remain unchanged in 2025
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health has issued a decree on… Read more Findata’s service and permit fees remain unchanged in 2025Findata’s e-service email addresses to be updated in January
New email addresses will be introduced in Findata’s e-service on January 7,… Read more Findata’s e-service email addresses to be updated in JanuaryReflecting on a collaborative exchange: Findata hosted delegation from the Netherlands and Belgium to discuss European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation
With the final version of the European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulation… Read more Reflecting on a collaborative exchange: Findata hosted delegation from the Netherlands and Belgium to discuss European Health Data Space (EHDS) regulationAverage total duration of application processing
Data permit: 3–5 months
from submitting an application to a permit decision
From submitting amendment application to permit: 1–4 weeks
From submitting request for statistical data to decision: 3–6 months
From submitting request for statistical data to decision: 3–6 months
Data: 3–6 months
The delivery time of the data is affected by the number of data controllers and how many stages the data is collected.
Applications received and decisions made in 2025, updated 17 Jan 2025
7
data permit applications
Share 2025: 44 %
In 2024: 108 pcs (35 %)
Total: 681 pcs
In 2024: 108 pcs (35 %)
Total: 681 pcs
8
amendement applications
Share 2025: 50 %
In 2024: 181 pcs (58 %)
Total: 704 pcs
In 2024: 181 pcs (58 %)
Total: 704 pcs
1
statistical data requests
Share 2025: 6 %
In 2024: 24 pcs (8 %)
Total: 141 pcs
In 2024: 24 pcs (8 %)
Total: 141 pcs
11
decisions
Positive: 85 %
Lapsed: 15 %
In 2024: 345 pcs
Total: 1431 pcs
Lapsed: 15 %
In 2024: 345 pcs
Total: 1431 pcs
Status of received applications
10
in queue
13
pre-process
48
in process
Tips for the applicant
Read our tips on what makes a good application and how you can speed up the application process.
Issued permits
See which projects we have granted a data permit, amendment permit or a data request decision.
Regulations
Read Findata’s regulations on secure processing environments, data descriptions, data permit applications and data utilisation plans.
Frequently asked questions
Browse frequently asked questions and their answers about our services and the Secondary Use Act.
Upcoming events
FinHITS Forum: Service desk
Welcome to the first FinHITS Forum on February 19, 2025! Join us for the first FinHITS Forum to learn about the planned improvements to Findata’s service desk. This session will provide an…
Findata’s Application Clinic
Welcome to Findata’s Application clinic on Tuesday, March 11, 2025! At our application clinic, our experts will provide practical support for those currently submitting a data permit application or planning to apply….Vinkkeli – AI Assistant