Myndighetsändamål
Myndighetsändamål, a Swedish term, translates to "authority purposes" or "official purposes." It refers to the use of personal data or information by a public authority for the specific tasks and responsibilities that fall under its legal mandate. This concept is fundamental to data protection regulations in Sweden and the European Union, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
When a myndighet (authority) collects or processes personal data, it must do so for a legitimate and
The processing of data for myndighetsändamål is subject to strict rules. Authorities must inform individuals about