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 data rights
News
Amendments to the Finnish Secondary Use Act enter into force on 1 May – see key changes
The amendments to the Finnish Secondary Use Act entering into force on… Read more Amendments to the Finnish Secondary Use Act enter into force on 1 May – see key changesKapseli prices will increase from 1 May 2026 – make changes by 23 April 2026
The prices of Findata’s secure processing environment, Kapseli, will increase from 1… Read more Kapseli prices will increase from 1 May 2026 – make changes by 23 April 2026The European Commission is mapping the stakeholders and needs related to the EHDS Regulation – respond to the survey and make an impact
Survey responses are welcome from data users, data holders, and authorities working… Read more The European Commission is mapping the stakeholders and needs related to the EHDS Regulation – respond to the survey and make an impactAverage total duration of application processing
Data permit: 2–4 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 2026, updated 13 Apr 2026
30
data permit applications
Share 2026: 31 %
In 2025: 134 pcs (37 %)
Total: 838 pcs
In 2025: 134 pcs (37 %)
Total: 838 pcs
63
amendement applications
Share 2026: 64 %
In 2025: 212 pcs (57 %)
Total: 970 pcs
In 2025: 212 pcs (57 %)
Total: 970 pcs
5
statistical data requests
Share 2026: 5 %
In 2025: 24 pcs (6 %)
Total: 169 pcs
In 2025: 24 pcs (6 %)
Total: 169 pcs
84
decisions
Positive: 92 %
Lapsed: 8 %
In 2025: 367 pcs
Total: 1869 pcs
Lapsed: 8 %
In 2025: 367 pcs
Total: 1869 pcs
Status of received applications
26
in queue
15
pre-process
25
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: Advisory services and cross-border gateway
Welcome to the FinHITS Forum on 22 April 2026! In this session, we will introduce new advisory services developed in the FinHITS project and provide an overview for establishing connections to cross-border…
Application Clinic: Regulatory changes
The amendments to the Secondary Use Act entering into force on 1 May 2026 will affect the processing, disclosure, and permit procedures related to social and health data in Finland. While Findata’s…Vinkkeli – AI Assistant