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Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten (IMY)

Swedish data protection authority

Latest news about Integritetsskyddsmyndigheten (IMY)

April 16 IMY

EDPB issues guidelines on personal data in research

The guidelines clarify GDPR provisions for research purposes, including scientific purposes, data storage and participants' rights. They are out for consultation until 25 June.
April 13 IMY

The government proposes expanded budget allocation to IMY for AI missions

The allocation of 1 million kronor prepares IMY for supervision of AI systems, including in crime prevention, ahead of the AI regulation's entry into force.
April 13 IMY

IMY gives green light for AI transcription in social services

The report clarifies that it is permitted. Social workers get more time for meetings with individuals.
April 13 IMY

IMY investigates AI transcription for social services

Together with Kalmar municipality, IMY assesses that the service is legal according to GDPR and reduces administrative burden. Requires human control and security measures.

March 16 Aktuell Säkerhet

IMY publishes guidance on new EU rules for political advertising - Current Security

The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) has published new guidance on the EU rules that apply to political advertising online. The guidance is coming ahead of the next Swedish election campaign, which will be...
March 5 Svenska Dagbladet

Meta is required to respond about recordings of Swedes

Meta is called to a meeting at the authority that protects Swedes' privacy after GP's and SvD's revelations about Meta's smart glasses. Now the authority, IMY, demands answers about...
February 20 Dagens Juridik

IMY: Record number of personal data incidents in 2025

In 2025, the number of reported personal data incidents increased sharply, by 90 percent, compared to the previous year. This is evident from the annual report that the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) has now submitted to...
January 26 SVT Nyheter

Sports admin has to pay six million after hacker attack

The company Sportadmin has to pay a sanction fee of six million kronor after the hacker attack in January last year. According to the Integrity Protection Authority (IMY), Sportadmin's all too deficient...

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