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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

Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites comments on the national implementation of EHDS secondary use by 31 July

25.06.2026
The Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites stakeholders to submit their… Read more Ministry of Social Affairs and Health invites comments on the national implementation of EHDS secondary use by 31 July

Updated Data Resources Catalogue makes data resources easier to discover and describe

25.06.2026
The updates to the Data Resources Catalogue improve search functionality and usability,… Read more Updated Data Resources Catalogue makes data resources easier to discover and describe

Findata to launch new e-service in autumn 2026

17.06.2026
Findata will introduce a new e-service in autumn 2026. The renewal aims… Read more Findata to launch new e-service in autumn 2026

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 17 Jul 2026

73 data permit applications
Share 2026: 37 %
In 2025: 134 pcs (37 %)
Total: 881 pcs
110 amendement applications
Share 2026: 56 %
In 2025: 212 pcs (57 %)
Total: 1017 pcs
13 statistical data requests
Share 2026: 7 %
In 2025: 24 pcs (6 %)
Total: 177 pcs
180 decisions
Positive: 87 %
Lapsed: 9 %
In 2025: 367 pcs
Total: 1965 pcs

Status of received applications

23 in queue
10 pre-process
37 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….