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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.

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 18 September 2023

64

data permit applications

Share 2023: 32 %
In 2022: 126 pcs (47%)
Total: 545 pcs

101

amendement applications

Share 2023: 51 %
In 2022: 127 pcs (47%)
Total: 443 pcs

33

statistical data requests

Share 2023: 17 %
In 2022: 17 pcs (6%)
Total: 111 pcs

242

decisions

Positive: 80 %
Lapsed: 19 %
In 2022: 284 pcs
Total: 964 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: 3–4 months

33

pending

Estimated waiting times

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

71

in process

Estimated processing times

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