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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.
Data protection



News

Findata’s application forms have been renewed

29.05.2023
We have renewed all our application forms during March-May 2023. The goal… Read more Findata’s application forms have been renewed

Reimbursement for Kapseli network drive disruptions

24.05.2023
We at Findata are announcing a compensation plan for the recent Kapseli… Read more Reimbursement for Kapseli network drive disruptions

More than a thousand applications – social and health data have been applied from Findata already 1,008 times

11.05.2023
At the end of last week, we received the 1,000th permit application… Read more More than a thousand applications – social and health data have been applied from Findata already 1,008 times

First ready-made dataset available!

The permit for our ready-made COVID-19 themed dataset can be applied more quickly, and without cost estimates or excerpts requested from the controller. Click here to read more.

Flagship research goes deep inside the cell – with the aim of producing breakthroughs in individual cancer treatment by combining genetic data and other patient health data

11.01.2023
The iCAN research team uses research data to look for new connections between gene changes in cancer tumours and the behaviour of healthy tissue. “The research also aims to improve patient care. The more we know about genes, the better we can carry over information to care practices”, says Kirsi Talonen, project lawyer at the University of Helsinki. Read more Flagship research goes deep inside the cell – with the aim of producing breakthroughs in individual cancer treatment by combining genetic data and other patient health data

Applications received and decisions made in 2023, updated 5 June 2023

32

data permit applications

Share 2023: 26 %
In 2022: 126 pcs (47%)
Total: 513 pcs

68

amendement applications

Share 2023: 55 %
In 2022: 127 pcs (47%)
Total: 410 pcs

23

statistical data requests

Share 2023: 19 %
In 2022: 17 pcs (6%)
Total: 101 pcs

164

decisions

Positive: 76 %
Lapsed: 23 %
In 2022: 284 pcs
Total: 886 pcs

Application processing

Unfortunately we have a queue in processing data permit applications and data requests. Please see the estimated waiting times below.

You can see the total time estimate for an issued permit when you add up the waiting and processing times from the steps below. The processing time can vary a lot, as it is also affected by the response times of applicants and data controllers.

Data collection is done after a permit decision has been made, you can find more information about data processing on the Permits page. Also read how you can speed up the processing of your application.

9

in pre-screening

Estimated waiting times

Data permit applications: 5–10 days
Queue for personal guidance: 4–5 months

46

pending

Estimated waiting times

Data permit applications: 4–5 months
Amendement applications: 3 weeks
Data requests: 4–5 months

63

in process

Estimated processing times

Data permit applications: 3,5 months
Amendement applications: 2–5 weeks
Data requests: –