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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

Findata’s new e-service will be launched in January 2027

11.11.2026
Findata will launch its new e-service on 11 January 2027. Applications, data… Read more Findata’s new e-service will be launched in January 2027

Acting on behalf of an organisation changes in Findata’s new e-service – request Suomi.fi mandates now

05.11.2026
In Findata’s new e-service, submitting applications and Kapseli orders on behalf of… Read more Acting on behalf of an organisation changes in Findata’s new e-service – request Suomi.fi mandates now

Draft decree on Findata’s fees for 2027 open for comments

28.10.2026
The fees for data permits and our services are based on the… Read more Draft decree on Findata’s fees for 2027 open for comments

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 10 Nov 2026

108 data permit applications
Share 2026: 38 %
In 2025: 134 pcs (37 %)
Total: 916 pcs
162 amendement applications
Share 2026: 57 %
In 2025: 212 pcs (57 %)
Total: 1069 pcs
15 statistical data requests
Share 2026: 5 %
In 2025: 24 pcs (6 %)
Total: 179 pcs
265 decisions
Positive: 87 %
Lapsed: 11 %
In 2025: 367 pcs
Total: 2050 pcs

Status of received applications

18 in queue
20 pre-process
35 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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