riskbaserat
Riskbaserat is a Swedish term that translates to "risk-based" in English. It refers to an approach or methodology where decisions, actions, and resource allocation are primarily guided by an assessment of potential risks. Instead of treating all situations or entities equally, a risk-based approach prioritizes those that present the highest potential for negative outcomes or the greatest opportunity for positive outcomes, depending on the context.
This principle is widely applied across various sectors. In regulatory contexts, for instance, supervisory authorities often