A data permit is a fixed-term authorisation granted by a public authority to use individual-level personal data for a specific, clearly defined purpose, such as research or compiling statistics.
A permit is granted only for a justified reason, and the consent of each individual is not required. Authorities such as Findata, Kela, or wellbeing services counties are responsible for ensuring that data is used lawfully and responsibly.
The permit holder is given access only to the data necessary for the research. The dataset is delivered in pseudonymised form: names and personal identity codes are replaced with codes, so individuals cannot be identified. The data may only be processed in a secure processing environment without an internet connection, and only named individuals are granted access.
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