Sensitive Data (SD) services user guide
Welcome to the user guide for CSC's Sensitive Data (SD) services. Follow the steps below to navigate the guide and access key information quickly. To navigate the user guide, click on the left-hand side navigation bar or the quick links from this page. Right side of each page has a table of content for faster browsing. The search tool is also available at the top bar.
Quick links to key topics
Secondary use of health and social data
Additional Resources
Quick links to login portals
Please ensure you read the instructions carefully before accessing any services to have a smooth experience:
Service Breaks
- SD services undergo regular maintenance on the first Wednesday of every month, for full details please visit Service Breaks page in CSC's research.csc.fi website
Support
Do you have any questions? Would you like to discuss a specific project?
- Contact us, subject: Sensitive Data
- Join the CSC Research User Support Coffee - Every Wednesday at 14:00.
- Our team is here to help, and we offer direct support. Don't hesitate to contact!
Introduction to Sensitive Data (SD) services
If you're new to CSC's Sensitive Data services, we recommend starting with the introduction on research.csc.fi to get an overview of how the services work.
Watch: Overview Video
Read more about the services: Choose a service
What is sensitive data
Sensitive data is defined as any information that is protected against unwarranted disclosure. Protection of data may be required for legal or ethical reasons, for issues pertaining to personal privacy, or for proprietary considerations. Read more about sensitive data from research.csc.fi
CSC's Sensitive Data services are available to:
- Researchers and students affiliated with Finnish higher education institutions (universities, universities of applied sciences)
- Research institutes and their international collaborators
- Using CSC services requires you to register a CSC account