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If you carry out video-surveillance you need to provide information regarding the surveillance in an intelligible and easily accessible way. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) lists a number of requirements of what this information needs to contain.

Are you planning to use video-surveillance? Organisations that use video-surveillance need to comply with the rules in the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Camera Surveillance Act. The rules are different depending on your organisation and the location being monitored.

The following is a brief description of what anyone interested in the use of video-surveillance must consider.

Personal data within law enforcement is governed by special laws.

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.

A licence from the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection is normally required to operate credit reference activities. We decide on licences to operate credit reference activities only if the activities can be assumed to be carried on in a knowledgeable and judicious manner. Our evaluation is based on the type and scope of the planned activities.

It is common that individuals of the general public use video-surveillance on their own property. The so-called "domestic purpose exemption" means that the rules of GDPR do not apply when using video-surveillance in your capacity as a private citizen or in connection to your personal household. Sometimes it is hard to know when the exemption applies. Following you will find a guide on what applies when it comes to video-surveillance and the domestic purpose exemption.

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.

All processing of personal data must have lawful grounds under the regulation.

Our vision is a society where personal privacy is valued and respected.