Do you want to help develop how the Migration Agency works with personal data management and data protection?
We are now seeking an Expert in Personal Data Management for the Strategy and Information Governance section within the Digitalization and Development Department (DUA).
With us, you will work with current societal issues that are influenced by developments in our external environment. Issues that matter and engage.
We offer a dynamic work environment where continuous improvements and interaction with people are in focus.
You will be placed within the Strategy and Information Governance section of the Digitalization and Development Department and will work in close collaboration with specialist functions including law, information management, information security, and digitalization.
In this role, you have overarching expert responsibility for personal data management on behalf of the agency (data controller). The focus is on the agency's internal processing of personal data and how privacy and data protection perspectives are implemented in practice in the agency's business development and digitalization.
You provide qualified support on matters concerning the processing of personal data, privacy protection, and information-related risks, and contribute to strengthening the agency's capabilities in this area.
Main Responsibilities
As an expert in personal data management, you will work strategically and in close collaboration with operations to develop the agency's capabilities in data protection and privacy. You will collaborate with several specialist functions and ensure that the data protection perspective is integrated into development and digitalization initiatives.
Your main responsibilities include:
Participate in developing working methods, guidance, and support materials for personal data management and privacy protection.
Coordinate the agency's process for reporting personal data incidents to the Privacy Protection Authority (IMY).
Actively participate in the Digitalization and Development Department's collaboration with the agency's data protection officer.
Coordinate and support work related to data processing records, impact assessments, and other data protection-related activities.
Identify and analyze personal data-related risks associated with the processing of personal data.
Participate in development initiatives and ensure that privacy and data protection perspectives are considered early in change management and digital development.
Work closely with legal, information security, information governance, architecture, and business development teams to create sustainable and business-adapted solutions.
Follow developments in the data protection field and contribute with environmental monitoring and expert support.
Who Are You?
We are looking for someone who thrives in an expert role where you can combine strategic work, advisory services, and business development with close collaboration across different parts of the organization. You are driven by creating structure, clarity, and sustainable working methods within personal data management and data protection.
You have the ability to translate regulations and complex requirements into practical business support and can balance business benefits, privacy protection, and digital development in your assessments and recommendations.
As a person, you are analytical, communicative, and proactive. You have an ability to build trust and engagement and can explain complex issues in a clear and educational manner.
In our work as civil servants, we also have high demands for sound judgment and strong security and confidentiality awareness.
You have
Relevant university or higher education (minimum 180 credits) in, for example, law, information management, data protection, or other relevant field.
Several years of experience working with personal data management, data protection, or information management.
Very strong knowledge of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and related legislation.
Experience working in close collaboration with operations on advisory services, coordination, or development work in this area.
Very strong communication skills and express yourself well in speech and writing in Swedish and English.
It is advantageous if you have
Experience working in the public sector or other socially important activities.
Experience with impact assessments, data processing records, or risk assessments related to personal data.
Experience developing guidance, support materials, or training initiatives within the data protection field.
Experience supporting development or digitalization initiatives from a data protection and privacy perspective.
Information
Placement: The position is located at one of the Migration Agency's main offices: Norrköping or Malmö
Employment Type: Permanent employment with a six-month probationary period.
Start Date: By agreement.
Working Hours: Full-time, office hours.
Remote Work: Possibility for some remote work exists based on operational needs and conditions.
Salary: We apply individual salary setting based on responsibility, competence, experience, and performance.
Benefits: As an employee with us, you will have access to several benefits that contribute to a good balance between work and personal life. Read more about our benefits on the Migration Agency's website.
Other Information
We have chosen to remove the personal letter and replace it with selection questions relevant to the position. This makes it easier to make an objective assessment of your qualifications. You submit your CV as usual.
Application
Please submit your application documents no later than August 16, 2026 via our recruitment system.
To apply for this position, please click on or copy the link below to proceed to the application form.
You are applying for: Expert in Personal Data Management – contribute to strong privacy and data protectionDo you want to help develop how the Migration Agency works with personal data management and data protection?
We are now seeking an Expert in Personal Data Management for the Strategy and Information Governance section within the Digitalization and Development Department (DUA).
With us, you will work with current societal issues that are influenced by developments in our external environment. Issues that matter and engage.
We offer a dynamic work environment where continuous improvements and interaction with people are in focus.
You will be placed within the Strategy and Information…