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Swiss Privacy Laws in 2026: The Best in the World?

Swiss privacy law is anchored in Article 13 of the Swiss Constitution, the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The laws require firms to get explicit consent before collecting or processing personal data and give individuals rights like access, deletion, and data breach notifications. Swiss rules also […]

THE SWEDISH DATA PROTECTION AUTHORITY CHANGES ITS NAME TO THE SWEDISH AUTHORITY FOR PRIVACY PROTECTION (IMY)

The Swedish Data Protection Authority has a new name – the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY). IMY is the supervisory authority for matters concerning the processing of personal data, and that good practice is observed in relation to credit checks and debt collection activities.

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THE SWEDISH DATA PROTECTION AUTHORITY CHANGES ITS NAME TO THE SWEDISH AUTHORITY FOR PRIVACY PROTECTION (IMY)

The Swedish Data Protection Authority has a new name – the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY). IMY is the supervisory authority for matters concerning the processing of personal data, and that good practice is observed in relation to credit checks and debt collection activities.

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AT A GLANCE: HIRING EMPLOYEES IN SWEDEN 

In Sweden, an applicant’s personal data is protected by Swedish law. Employers have limited possibilities of obtaining information about applicants, such as medical information and criminal records. Hiring a third party to do the background check does not change the restrictions. An applicant can, however, present information about themselves, if the employer requests it.