Background & Purpose

To better understand and improve social services and support for people with disabilities, the government identified a need for more centralized and accessible data. This new register will help authorities make better decisions based on accurate information.

The Decision

The parliament approved the creation of a new social data register, which gives the National Board of Health and Welfare the authority to collect and process personal data from social care providers.

Does this affect you?

  • Social service providers: They are now legally required to submit specific data to the National Board of Health and Welfare starting in 2027.
  • People with disabilities: They will benefit from improved social services and more effective support programs based on better data analysis.

In Practice

  • The National Board of Health and Welfare will manage a new, centralized register for social data.
  • Care providers must report specific information to the register to help improve social services.
  • The data will be used to develop and refine support systems for vulnerable groups.
  • The new law ensures that data processing follows strict privacy rules while still being useful for service development.