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Sweden’s Data Governance Struggles: A Nation in Need of Reform

Sweden, a country known for its strong legal framework, is facing significant deficiencies in its data governance, privacy, digital security, and cyber defence. Despite its efforts to combat organized crime, the nation remains an attractive haven for criminal organizations.

Lack of Laws and Weak Enforcement

One major concern is the lack of laws addressing racketeering, corruption, and identity protection for witnesses. The penal code only criminalizes acts by individuals, leaving companies vulnerable to exploitation. Moreover, low criminal sentences and limited experience dealing with serious organized crime have contributed to Sweden’s status as a safe haven for criminals.

Efforts to Strengthen Cyber Security

In an effort to strengthen its cyber security, the government has introduced new laws aimed at enhancing network and system security, as well as boosting law enforcement’s capability to prevent, detect, and manage cyber-attacks. However, more needs to be done to address the shortage of space in the prison system and the lack of interest among young people to join law enforcement.

Challenges with Border Control

Sweden’s borders are relatively free from corruption, but its membership in the Schengen Area has created challenges in controlling illicit trafficking activities. To combat this issue, the government has reintroduced internal border controls based on existing threats to internal security and general order.

National Cyber Security Centre

The country’s high-income economy, advanced technological infrastructure, and large-scale urbanization and digitalization make it a prime target for cybercrime. In response, the government has established a national cyber security centre to coordinate efforts to prevent, detect, and manage cyber-attacks.

Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing

Sweden is highly resilient against money laundering and terrorist financing, thanks to its compliance with EU anti-money laundering directives and a legal framework that requires identification and review of clients, as well as monitoring of ongoing mandates and separate transactions.

Growing Concerns about Extortion and Drug Problems

However, extortion in Sweden has grown over the past few decades, with an increase in incidents of bombings reported in the media. Criminals are increasingly starting companies to abuse the Swedish welfare system for financial gain. The country’s approach to supporting people with drug problems is also lacking, resulting in one of the highest proportions of overdose deaths in Europe.

Victim Support and Witness Protection

The country’s victim support services need improvement, with witness protection measures showing significant shortcomings. Despite these challenges, the government has initiatives and institutions in place to offer support services for witnesses.

Key Recommendations

To address these deficiencies, we recommend:

1. Introducing laws addressing racketeering, corruption, and identity protection for witnesses.
2. Strengthening cybersecurity measures to prevent, detect, and manage cyber-attacks.
3. Increasing resources for law enforcement and improving witness protection measures.
4. Enhancing border control measures to prevent illicit trafficking activities.
5. Improving support services for people with drug problems and victims of crime.

Conclusion

By implementing these recommendations, Sweden can strengthen its data governance framework and better protect its citizens from the growing threats of organized crime and cyber-attacks.