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
How is your health data used in research? New course explains the basics of secondary use for citizens
We have published a new course in our training portal for citizens… Read more How is your health data used in research? New course explains the basics of secondary use for citizensInvoicing for datasets under the Finnish Secondary Use Act will change on 1 May 2026
The reform of the Finnish Secondary Use Act entering into force on… Read more Invoicing for datasets under the Finnish Secondary Use Act will change on 1 May 2026Amendments to the Act on Secondary Use regarding clinical research on 1 January 2026 – see instructions for transferring data
Read more Amendments to the Act on Secondary Use regarding clinical research on 1 January 2026 – see instructions for transferring dataAverage 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 16 March 2026
16
data permit applications
Share 2026: 24 %
In 2025: 134 pcs (37 %)
Total: 824 pcs
In 2025: 134 pcs (37 %)
Total: 824 pcs
49
amendement applications
Share 2026: 72 %
In 2025: 212 pcs (57 %)
Total: 956 pcs
In 2025: 212 pcs (57 %)
Total: 956 pcs
3
statistical data requests
Share 2026: 4 %
In 2025: 24 pcs (6 %)
Total: 167 pcs
In 2025: 24 pcs (6 %)
Total: 167 pcs
58
decisions
Positive: 95 %
Lapsed: 5 %
In 2025: 367 pcs
Total: 1843 pcs
Lapsed: 5 %
In 2025: 367 pcs
Total: 1843 pcs
Status of received applications
14
in queue
16
pre-process
43
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.
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