Background & Purpose

To better match job seekers with municipal adult education programs tailored to their individual needs, authorities need smoother channels to share relevant information.

The Decision

Swedish parliament approved the government's proposal, meaning municipalities must share specific job seeker details with the Public Employment Service.

Does this affect you?

  • Job seekers needing adult education: They will receive better-tailored educational offers because authorities can coordinate their needs more effectively.
  • Municipal administrators: They face a new legal obligation to transfer specific job seeker data to the Public Employment Service.

In Practice

  • Municipalities must hand over specific information regarding job seekers to the Public Employment Service.
  • The Public Employment Service gains the right to process personal data needed for municipal adult education activities.
  • The new data-sharing rules will officially take effect on March 1, 2026.