How to speed up the processing of your application

Check whether Findata is the competent authority to issue a permit for the data you need.
- Use Application assistant
- If you are unsure where your application should be submitted, please contact our advisory service before submitting your application: info@findata.fi.
If you need more information about the data or variables, contact the relevant data controllers directly.
- Data controllers provide advisory services for their data and can guide you on data extraction methods.
- You may also agree on the details of data extraction directly with the data controller. If you do so, please include the name of the person you have agreed this with in your application.
- Read more: Links to data controllers’ websites and data descriptions
Specify your data needs and dataset extraction requirements as precisely as possible for each data controller.
- Use the extraction description form to define your data extractions: Extraction description form (Word file, 51.2 kb)
- Use tabulation plan form to describe the statistics generation if you are applying for a statistical: Tabulation plan (Excel file, 19,2 kB)
- Use the Data Resources Catalogue (aineistokatalogi.fi)
Ensure appropriate scope of data extraction
- The disclosure of personal data is governed by the GDPR principle of data minimisation. This means that only the data that is strictly necessary may be disclosed.
- Data extraction may still be broad, as long as the need for the data is justified.
Complete your application carefully
- Pay particular attention to basic information such as the applicant, the data controller of the dataset to be disclosed, billing details, and any other datasets to be linked.