Security Protection – definitions and laws
On this page you find a description of definitions and laws within the area of Security Protection.
Security of Sweden
The term "Swedish Security" refers to matters of fundamental importance to Sweden, such as defense, the democratic system of government, the judicial system and vital capabilities that are of importance from a national perspective.
Security Protection
Protection of security sensitive capabilities against espionage, sabotage, terrorist crimes and other threats that may endanger capabilities relevant to Swedish national security, as well as protection in other cases of classified information.
Security Sensitive Capabilities
Capabilities that are of importance to Sweden's security or that are included an bi- or multilateral International Agreement on Security Protection.
Security Sensitive Information
Information relating to security-sensitive capabilities that is subject to confidentiality under the Public Access to Information and Secrecy Act (2009:400) or which would have been subject to confidentiality under that Act if it is applicable.
Laws that apply to KTH's security protection work
- The Security Protection Act (2018:585)
- The Security Protection Ordinance (2021:955)
- The Swedish Security Service's Regulations on Security protection (PMFS 2022:1).