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You can call IMY for guidance on general questions within the scope of our assignment. We cannot give you binding information or answers to questions in individual cases. Neither can we answer whether, for example, a particular personal data processing is lawful or whether a camera surveillance is carried out correctly.

You can contact us by e-mail, regular post or call us.

Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) has about 150 employees, most of whom are lawyers. Our organisation reflects our areas of operations and the way we work.

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.

No, IMY cannot delete your personal data for you. A common misunderstanding is that IMY can delete your personal data regardless of where it is processed. This is not the case. IMY only holds data abo

No, you do not need to notify all personal data breaches to IMY. If the breach is unlikely to result in a risk to the rights and freedoms of natural persons, it does not need to be reported to us. Eve

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

Yes, in some cases. IMY can request that the search engine delete search results that appear during searches that can be linked to you as a person, for example, your first and last name. This requires

We translate some of our news and publications into English.

The Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection often receives questions and reports concerning areas outside the scope of our operations. Here is a summary of the most common areas with details of the appropriate authority to contact.