How we process your personal data
At Folkuniversitetet, we process personal data in order to provide you with good service, comply with laws and agreements, and develop our operations. Here we tell you what this means, what rights you have and how you can contact us if you have questions or comments.
Why do we collect data about you?
We collect personal data to:
- administer education programmes, courses, events and study circles
- meet the requirements of public authorities and contributors
- send course information, newsletters and offers
- provide support and answer your questions
- monitor and improve our operations
We may receive data from you directly, or obtain them from public registers or via clients such as the Swedish Public Employment Service.
Examples of data we process:
- names, addresses, telephone numbers, persona identity numbers, email addresses
- information you provide in forms or in your contact with us
- study results and attendance records
How long do we keep your data?
- We only store your data for as long as they are needed. When they are no longer required by law or to fulfil our mission, they are deleted.
Legal basis – Why are we allowed to process your data?
We process your personal data when:
- we have an agreement with you (for example, about a course)
- the law requires it (for example, the Accounting Act or the Education Act)
- in connection with the exercise of public authority (for example, on behalf of the SwedishAgency for Higher Vocational Education or the Swedish Public Employment Service)
- it is in the public interest to do so (for example, for reporting to the Swedish National Councilof Adult Education)
- you have given your consent (for example, by agreeing to receive our newsletters)
- we weigh interests (according to the GDPR) in order to provide good personal service.
Do we handle your data securely?
Your personal data are protected using technology such as login systems, access control, as well as clear internal procedures. In cases where sensitive personal data need to be handled, we have special procedures for this.
Do we share your data with others?
We sometimes need to share certain data with public authorities or contributors. We always make sure that they comply with the data protection rules.
What are your rights?
You have the right to:
- see what data we have about you
- get errors corrected
- have your data deleted (unless we are required by law to keep them)
- object to how we use them
- say no to marketing
- revoke your consent
- receive your data in a portable format
Who is the data controller?
Folkuniversitetet consists of five independent foundations, a national office and Serviceaktiebolaget FSAB. Each foundation is responsible for personal data within the context its own operations.
Nationally, we have a data protection officer who handles our contact with the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection and is responsible for reporting errors within 72 hours.
Each foundation also has a regional coordinator for personal data. Our regional boards of directors act as the data controllers.
Would you like to request an extract of your data, or do you have questions?
You can request a register extract or contact us primarily via:
If you have general questions or comments about our processing of your personal data, you can contact:
We will respond as soon as we can, within a month at the latest.
