Background & Purpose

Public authorities often struggle to share data, which leads to extra costs and slow processes. The new rules aim to fix this by making digital systems work better together.

The Decision

The Swedish Parliament decided to introduce new requirements that force public organizations to ensure their digital systems can communicate and share data effectively.

Does this affect you?

  • Public sector IT departments: They must ensure that their digital systems meet the new technical standards for data exchange.
  • Government agencies and municipalities: They will be able to exchange information more smoothly, reducing the need for citizens to provide the same data multiple times.

In Practice

  • Public agencies will be required to use compatible digital formats when sharing data.
  • The goal is to reduce manual work and lower costs for data transfers between authorities.
  • Data sharing will be skipped if it risks national security or personal privacy.
  • The new rules apply to all state agencies, municipalities, and regions.