sekretessbehov
Sekretessbehov is a term used in Swedish public administration to describe the assessed necessity to protect certain information from disclosure. It refers to the justification for applying secrecy to specific data or documents, rather than a blanket rule that all information must remain secret.
The concept comes into play when public authorities handle requests for access to documents under the principle
In assessing sekretessbehov, several interests are weighed. These include protecting personal integrity and privacy, safeguarding trade
The legal framework for sekretessbehov is primarily found in Sweden’s secrecy and public access laws, supplemented
If a secrecy decision is challenged, it can be appealed to higher administrative authorities or courts. Courts