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
New tool for Kapseli result submission will launch in September
This autumn, we will introduce a new tool called Portti in Kapseli… Read more New tool for Kapseli result submission will launch in SeptemberInterview: Advancing Findata’s Secure Processing Environment in the FinHITS project
With the FinHITS project, Findata is developing its Secure Processing Environment (SPE)… Read more Interview: Advancing Findata’s Secure Processing Environment in the FinHITS projectIncrease in Kapseli prices – SAS licence must be ordered separately
The prices for Findata’s secure processing environment Kapseli will increase as of… Read more Increase in Kapseli prices – SAS licence must be ordered separatelyAverage 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 2025, updated 19 Jun 2025
64
data permit applications
Share 2025: 37 %
In 2024: 108 pcs (35 %)
Total: 738 pcs
In 2024: 108 pcs (35 %)
Total: 738 pcs
98
amendement applications
Share 2025: 56 %
In 2024: 181 pcs (58 %)
Total: 794 pcs
In 2024: 181 pcs (58 %)
Total: 794 pcs
13
statistical data requests
Share 2025: 7 %
In 2024: 24 pcs (8 %)
Total: 153 pcs
In 2024: 24 pcs (8 %)
Total: 153 pcs
178
decisions
Positive: 88 %
Lapsed: 11 %
In 2024: 345 pcs
Total: 1596 pcs
Lapsed: 11 %
In 2024: 345 pcs
Total: 1596 pcs
Status of received applications
11
in queue
17
pre-process
30
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
Nordic Health Data Summit – a VALO and FinHITS Forum
Join us to explore the outcomes of the FinHITS and VALO projects and discover examples of successful data sharing and cross-border collaboration from various sectors. The event aims to advance the…Vinkkeli – AI Assistant