Chapter · Privacy & Data
Privacy, consent and data security.
Health and social welfare information is sensitive personal data. This chapter outlines general good practices when using Finland's official MyKanta service.
Access only through official channels
Access MyKanta only through the official Kanta website or the official mobile application. Official services use secure Finnish strong identification methods.
Consents and data sharing
Consent and data-sharing settings can affect how information is available between healthcare and social welfare providers. Users may review these preferences in the official service.
Public and shared devices
Avoid signing in on public or shared devices. Always sign out after using the official service and clear browser data if you must use a shared computer.
Phishing and impersonation
Never share authentication codes, and always check the website address before entering credentials. Official Kanta Services do not ask for banking credentials or codes by email, chat, or phone.
Security checklist
- 01Check the official website address before signing in
- 02Keep banking and authentication credentials private
- 03Do not respond to unexpected requests for codes
- 04Avoid links received from unknown senders
- 05Review account activity and official notices
- 06Contact official support if suspicious activity is detected