Dag Stegeland, the investigator appointed by the Swedish government, has announced that a substantial amount of work remains within the Land Surveying Authority (Lantmäteriet). Speaking at a press conference alongside Housing Minister Andreas Carlson (Christian Democrats), Stegeland pointed out that the information security efforts have stagnated, and progress has been unacceptably slow. He emphasized the need for a better internal structure and enhanced training focused on information security at all levels of the organization, including management.

Stegeland's recommendations include the establishment of a cyber and information security council comprising representatives from entities involved in critical societal services. This initiative aims to improve the oversight and handling of sensitive data, thereby preventing future issues similar to those that led to the dismissal of the former director general, Susanne Ås Sivborg, in late 2024. Her termination followed revelations that classified information was improperly stored and that the customer service department had disclosed documents without appropriate confidentiality assessments.

The report underscores the urgency of addressing these vulnerabilities, indicating a systemic failure in the management of information security at Lantmäteriet. The proposed measures, if implemented, could significantly alter how sensitive information is handled within the agency and potentially restore public trust following the recent scandals. The implications of these developments are substantial, not just for the authority itself but for the integrity of Sweden's overall information management practices.