Sweden’s Government Offices reportedly restricted employees’ direct, browser-based access to ChatGPT and Claude on work computers starting October 26, 2026. A limited number of staff could continue using both services through an assistant platform developed by Swedish authorities.
What the restriction covered
The reported measure applied to direct access from government employees’ work computers. Sveriges Radio and Euronews reported that it took effect on October 26, 2026. The reports also described a controlled route for some employees to use ChatGPT and Claude through the government-developed assistant platform.
Why officials raised security concerns
Officials cited the risk that sensitive information entered into services without suitable data-protection agreements could be retained or used to train models. Mikael Wettercrantz, director of digitalization at the Government Offices, raised information-security concerns about using services without agreements that protect data.
Sveriges Radio reported that an internal audit at the Swedish Transport Administration found risky use of about ten AI services. The concerns covered both sensitive information entered into those services and the handling of AI-generated answers.
Copilot’s reported role
Microsoft Copilot was reported as an approved alternative after a security screening and an agreement with the Swedish government. Sveriges Radio also reported that the Government Offices increased Copilot security after a review. Its press service declined to describe the changes, citing security concerns.
Other agencies named in the reporting
Sveriges Radio reported similar restrictions at the Swedish Tax Agency and the National Board of Institutional Care. It said the Swedish Enforcement Authority was preparing a position on the issue.
