Background & Purpose

To improve Sweden's ability to stop digital attacks, government agencies need to work together more closely. Currently, unclear rules about sharing information make this cooperation difficult.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved new laws that require agencies within the National Cybersecurity Center to share information and sets clear rules for how personal data is handled.

Does this affect you?

  • Government agencies: They must now actively share information with the National Cybersecurity Center to improve collective defense.
  • The National Defence Radio Establishment (FRA): They receive a clear legal framework for how to handle personal data while working on cybersecurity tasks.

In Practice

  • Government agencies are now legally required to share necessary information with each other to prevent cyber threats.
  • New, clear rules dictate how the National Defence Radio Establishment (FRA) is allowed to process personal data.
  • Stronger privacy protections are introduced to ensure that individual citizens' data remains secure.
  • The new rules will be fully implemented and active starting on 15 July 2026.