Swedish Tax Agency Confirms Name Change, Urges Caution with Address Details

Protecting Citizen Identities

In a move aimed at safeguarding the identities of its citizens, the Swedish Tax Agency has confirmed that it will remove address details from population registration certificates by default. The agency is now urging individuals who need to access these certificates to contact their tax information service for further guidance.

Reporting Address Changes with Protected Identity

For those with protected identity, reporting a change of address can be a complex process. According to the Swedish Tax Agency:

Individuals with confidentiality marking or protected Population Register data must use a special form and submit it to their protection group.
Those who have applied for or been granted confidentiality marking may also use the agency’s e-service “Flyttanmälan” to report changes.

Online Services and Protected Identity

Individuals with protected identity may face challenges when signing up for online services, such as:

Mobile phone subscriptions
Shopping online

In these cases, it is recommended that individuals contact companies directly to discuss alternative arrangements.

The Swedish Tax Agency advises those with protected identity to be cautious when using social media, blocking any services or apps that could potentially reveal their location.

Protected Personal Details

All personal details are protected under the agency’s guidelines. Individuals with protected identity can:

Notify the agency of a special postal address for receiving mail, which can be a post office box address or the address of a trusted individual.
Register a digital mailbox for public authority correspondence and use automatic payment and electronic invoicing services whenever possible.

Receiving Mail with Protected Identity

Physical mail will be delivered to the chosen special postal address. The Swedish Tax Agency will deliver mail to individuals with confidentiality marking or protected Population Register data, ensuring that their personal addresses remain protected.

Handling Suspicious Mail

The agency advises individuals who receive suspicious mail that may pose a danger to them to contact the police immediately. Those receiving delivery notifications for packages they have not ordered are not obligated to collect them.

Guidelines for Public Authorities

Each public authority is responsible for its own personal data records, and the Swedish Tax Agency has developed guidelines on how to handle protected personal data in public administration. The agency urges authorities to be cautious when sharing information with administrators and external parties.

The Swedish Tax Agency’s commitment to protecting individual identities underscores its dedication to ensuring the security and privacy of its citizens’ personal details.