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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.
Your data rights



News

Survey: Finns support the use of health data in research – most want to decide on its use themselves

30.09.2026
Most Finns have a positive attitude towards using health data in research… Read more Survey: Finns support the use of health data in research – most want to decide on its use themselves

The FinRegistry ready-made dataset and your rights to your own data

18.09.2026
The FinRegistry ready-made dataset is a register dataset administered by Findata, the… Read more The FinRegistry ready-made dataset and your rights to your own data

Delays in the assignment of case reference numbers – reference number format changing

03.09.2026
Due to a system renewal, applications and Kapseli orders submitted to Findata… Read more Delays in the assignment of case reference numbers – reference number format changing

Are you new to the Finnish health data landscape?

21.07.2025
Take our introductory course on how Finland’s healthcare system is organised and on the key health data registers available for secondary use. Read more Are you new to the Finnish health data landscape?

Data protection for researchers

05.06.2026
When you apply for a data permit from Findata, you also take on responsibility for the lawful processing of personal data. Take our course to understand what that means in practice. Read more Data protection for researchers

Average 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
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 28 Sep 2026

96 data permit applications
Share 2026: 39 %
In 2025: 134 pcs (37 %)
Total: 904 pcs
135 amendement applications
Share 2026: 55 %
In 2025: 212 pcs (57 %)
Total: 1042 pcs
14 statistical data requests
Share 2026: 6 %
In 2025: 24 pcs (6 %)
Total: 178 pcs
229 decisions
Positive: 85 %
Lapsed: 12 %
In 2025: 367 pcs
Total: 2014 pcs

Status of received applications

17 in queue
14 pre-process
38 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

Application Clinic: New e-service

06.10.2026 Teams
Findata will launch a new e-service in autumn 2026. The new service will streamline applications for data permits, data requests and amendment permits through the integration of the Data Resources Catalogue….