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
VAT increase affects Kapseli prices and controllers’ extraction fees
From September 1, 2024, a change in the value-added tax rate will… Read more VAT increase affects Kapseli prices and controllers’ extraction feesThe secondary use of health data is about finding balance
The goal of the Secondary Use Act is not only to facilitate… Read more The secondary use of health data is about finding balanceDelays in Findata’s services due to a high number of citizens’ GDPR requests
Due to recent media coverage, the significantly increased number of citizens’ requests… Read more Delays in Findata’s services due to a high number of citizens’ GDPR requestsAverage 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 1 Oct 2024
74
data permit applications
Share 2024: 34 %
In 2023: 85 pcs (29 %)
Total: 640 pcs
In 2023: 85 pcs (29 %)
Total: 640 pcs
125
amendement applications
Share 2024: 57 %
In 2023: 173 pcs (58 %)
Total: 640 pcs
In 2023: 173 pcs (58 %)
Total: 640 pcs
19
statistical data requests
Share 2024: 9 %
In 2023: 38 pcs (13 %)
Total: 135 pcs
In 2023: 38 pcs (13 %)
Total: 135 pcs
239
decisions
Positive: 94 %
Lapsed: 6 %
In 2023: 351 pcs
Total: 1312 pcs
Lapsed: 6 %
In 2023: 351 pcs
Total: 1312 pcs
Status of received applications
11
pre-process
4
in queue
63
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.