Background & Purpose

Signal intelligence is strictly regulated to protect personal privacy, and the agency Siun monitors these activities. The parliament reviewed a report on how this oversight functioned during 2024, while the opposition suggested changes to how intelligence work is conducted.

The Decision

The parliament acknowledged the government's report on intelligence oversight and chose not to implement the changes suggested by the opposition, as new proposals are expected later in 2026.

Does this affect you?

  • Intelligence agencies: Agencies like FRA and Siun continue their work under existing legal frameworks without immediate changes to their operational mandates.
  • General public: Citizens are affected by the ongoing balance between national security and personal privacy, which remains under the current oversight system.

In Practice

  • The current rules for how signal intelligence is monitored remain unchanged.
  • The oversight agency Siun continues its work as usual.
  • The Swedish Defence Radio Establishment (FRA) will continue to receive previously decided funding to strengthen its operations.
  • The parliament is waiting for the government to present new proposals regarding intelligence work later in 2026.