Swedish Transport Agency facts for kids
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1 January 2009 |
| Headquarters | Norrköping, Sweden |
| Employees | 1,600 (2010) |
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| Parent department | Ministry of Infrastructure |
The Swedish Transport Agency (Swedish: Transportstyrelsen) is a Swedish government agency. It is in charge of making rules and making sure they are followed for all kinds of transport. This includes trains, planes, boats, and roads.
The agency started on January 1, 2009. It was formed by combining several other government agencies. These agencies included the Civil Aviation Administration. The Swedish Transport Agency works under the Ministry of Infrastructure. Its main office is in Norrköping, Sweden.
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Understanding the 2015 Data Incident
In September 2015, the Swedish Transport Agency made a decision. They chose to have another company manage their computer systems. This included their main database and other IT services. These services were moved to offices in the Czech Republic and Serbia.
What Happened with the Data?
The agency's entire database was moved to cloud servers. These servers belonged to the companies in the Czech Republic and Serbia. Some employees of these companies gained full access to the database. This happened after Sweden had let go of its own IT technicians.
Investigation and Consequences
In March 2016, the Swedish Security Service found out about the situation. They started an investigation right away. They also warned other government agencies. The security service realized that important security checks had been skipped. This was done to speed up the move to the new computer system.
The Director General of the agency, Maria Ågren, resigned from her position. She was later found responsible for negligence by a Swedish court. The court decided on a penalty for her actions.
Information That Was Exposed
The data incident meant that sensitive information became exposed. This included details about Sweden's roads and bridges. It also included personal information about certain individuals.
- Information about roads and bridges: This included how much weight roads and bridges could hold. This kind of information is important for planning.
- Personal details of certain people: This involved names, photos, and home addresses. This included people like fighter pilots and those in police records. It also included members of secret military units. People with protected identities, like those in witness protection, also had their information exposed.
- Details about government and military vehicles: This included the type, model, and weight of vehicles. It also showed any problems they had. This information could reveal how military support units are organized.
