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Swedish privacy watchdog orders Lexbase and Krimfup to restrict searches of criminal records

The Swedish Privacy Authority (IMY) has reviewed the legal databases Lexbase and Krimfup and found that the services have processed information about crimes “without legal support”.

Miljödata fined SEK 1.8 million after major data breach, Swedish watchdog says

The systems provider Miljödata is being fined SEK 1.8 million by the Swedish Data Protection Authority (IMY) after the high-profile data breach last autumn.

Sweden Democrats’ mass text messages face privacy probe after election complaints

The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) is launching an investigation into the Sweden Democrats' heavily criticized mass text messaging ahead of the election.

Sweden’s IMY launches app to help parents protect children on social media

Cyberbullying, appearance issues and hacked accounts. Many parents are worried about how to protect their children on social media. Now the Swedish Privacy Protection Agency (IMY) is presenting an app to help and support both parents and children.

Swedish Privacy Authority asks government to change its name again

The Swedish Privacy Authority (IMY) has asked the government to change its name, the authority said in a press release.

Hacker attack against university - unpleasant

Several Swedish universities and colleges have been hit by a global cyberattack this week. Email addresses and messages between students and staff have been leaked.

Six million kronor fine for Sportadmin data leak

The company Sportadmin must pay a penalty of six million kronor, according to a decision by the Swedish Data Protection Authority (IMY).

The region sent postcards – registering itself

Region Västmanland has registered itself with the Swedish Integrity Agency, IMY.

Risk of Multi-Million Kronor Costs After Miljödata IT Leak

Municipalities, regions and companies risk sanctions of multi-million amounts after information about over 1.5 million people was leaked in the IT attack against Miljödata.

Sweden’s Privacy Paradox: Public Data That Criminals Can Exploit

In Sweden, there are many different services, such as Merinfo.se, Mrkoll.se, and Ratsit.se, where anyone can look up names, addresses, income, and in some cases, the entire household composition.

Rising Concerns Over Neighbor's Camera Surveillance in Europe

The complaints about neighbors' camera surveillance are increasing. One must remember that quite often, you don't see exactly what a camera picks up, says Jenny Bård, head of the unit for camera surveillance at the Integrity Protection Authority (IMY).

Integrity Protection Authority Probes Sportadmin Data Breach

Permission for Camera Surveillance is Being Abolished

As of April 1, a permit from the Integrity Protection Authority (IMY) is no longer required for those who wish to conduct camera surveillance.

The National Agency for Education on the Failure: "On Track for a Solution"

The National Agency for Education still cannot provide a definitive answer to what caused the failure of the digital national exams – which led the authority to cancel all spring exams on the Agency's test platform. We are on the track of the solution, says department head Anna Westerholm. The Minister of Education says that based on the information provided by the National Agency for Education, it was "the right decision to shut down the test platform".

Report to the Government: GDPR Needs to be Reviewed

The Swedish Data Protection Authority (IMY) wants Sweden to raise the issue of a review of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU following criticism from the business community and the public sector.

Proposal: Abolish Permits for Camera Surveillance

It should no longer be required to obtain a permit for camera surveillance, proposes the Tidö parties in a new legislative proposal. It should also become easier for the police to monitor more areas – including locations where no risk of crime is seen.

The Pharmacy is Fined Millions