ChatGPT and Claude banned on government devices in Sweden
October 31, 2026 · 1 min read
Also published in Português (Brasil)
ChatGPT and Claude have been banned from government devices in Sweden to enhance data security and control over sensitive national information. This decision aims to prevent the misuse of unauthorized software by government employees. Authorities implemented this ban after a security audit revealed that some employees at the Swedish Transport Administration copied confidential records and shared them through unapproved applications.
Mikael Vetterkrantz, the director of digital transformation for government institutions, noted that using open web tools poses a threat to information security. As a result of the ban, employees are directed to use Microsoft Copilot, which has passed security checks and complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by ensuring that queries are not stored or used to train algorithms.
While the ban restricts the use of ChatGPT and similar platforms, certain categories of employees are allowed to continue using ChatGPT through a locally developed system by Intric in Stockholm. This system operates on domestic servers to prevent query leaks to foreign cloud companies. Similar restrictions have been imposed by the Swedish Tax Agency, and the Debt Collection Agency is considering its own controls. These measures align with strict steps taken by U.S. federal agencies and the European Parliament to limit uncontrolled AI features and enforce national privacy standards.