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A personal data breach is a breach of security leading to the accidental or unlawful destruction, loss, alteration, unauthorised disclosure of, or access to, personal data transmitted, stored or otherwise processed.

If you think that someone is processing your personal data incorrectly you can file a complaint to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) using our e-service.

If you think that someone is using camera surveillance unlawfully you can file a complaint to the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) using our e-service.

The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) has supervised the company Sportadmin following an IT attack in which a large volume of personal data was leaked. The review shows that Sportadmin did not have an appropriate level of security to protect the personal data the company processed. IMY therefore decides to impose an administrative fine of SEK 6 million.

Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) has about 160 employees, most of whom are lawyers. Our organisation reflects our areas of operations and the way we work.

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The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection is responsible for the processing of personal data for which the authority determines the purpose and means. The authority processes, for example, personal data in the handling of the authority's business, in the handling of questions and in the administration of courses and subscriptions.

Read about the data subject's rights according to the GDPR.

Law enforcement authorities shall carry out an impact assessment before any new type of processing of personal data or if there have been significant changes to ongoing processing of personal data. This is only necessary if the processing is likely to result in a specific risk to the privacy of the data subject.

We work to protect all your personal data, such as information about your health and finances, ensuring it is handled properly and does not fall into the wrong hands. Here you can read more about our mission and how we operate.