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
Future of Finnish secondary use services: Key takeaways from FinHITS webinar
Last week, Findata held a FinHITS webinar to share updates on the… Read more Future of Finnish secondary use services: Key takeaways from FinHITS webinarManaging Kapseli subscription is now easier in the e-service
You can now easily notify Findata of changes to your Kapseli subscription… Read more Managing Kapseli subscription is now easier in the e-serviceReport published research results to Findata
We are currently mapping out publications and research results that have utilised data… Read more Report published research results to FindataAverage 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 2024, updated 19 Nov 2024
90
data permit applications
Share 2024: 33 %
In 2023: 85 pcs (29 %)
Total: 656 pcs
In 2023: 85 pcs (29 %)
Total: 656 pcs
157
amendement applications
Share 2024: 58 %
In 2023: 173 pcs (58 %)
Total: 672 pcs
In 2023: 173 pcs (58 %)
Total: 672 pcs
23
statistical data requests
Share 2024: 9 %
In 2023: 38 pcs (13 %)
Total: 139 pcs
In 2023: 38 pcs (13 %)
Total: 139 pcs
285
decisions
Positive: 93 %
Lapsed: 6 %
In 2023: 351 pcs
Total: 1358 pcs
Lapsed: 6 %
In 2023: 351 pcs
Total: 1358 pcs
Status of received applications
8
in queue
15
pre-process
62
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.
