Data protection

Last updated:2015-03-11

The following permits may be relevant for the activity that you are planning on starting up.

Permits marked with a form icon are included in the European services directive. You may apply for these permits electronically through this website.

  • Aerial photography 

    Application for a permit to disseminate photographs taken from aircraft.

  • Collection and storage of personal data 

    Anyone who is going to collect or store personal data must notify the Swedish Data Protection Authority of this.

  • Credit rating agencies (application) 

    Credit-rating agencies collect information regarding the financial position of companies and the financial and personal circumstances of individuals.

  • Geodata 

    Application for a permit from Lantmäteriet (the Swedish National Land Survey) for distributing and storing geodata.

  • Hydrographic survey 

    Application for permission to conduct hydrographic surveys within Sweden's territorial waters.

  • Nautical charts 

    Application for rights of use of Charts.

Responsible: Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth

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Companies in other EU/EEA countries

In general you will need the same permit whether you want to permanently establish your business or engage in temporary activities in Sweden. This includes notifications and registrations.

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