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. 2016 May 25;4(2):e17. doi: 10.2196/medinform.5401

Table 1.

Identified actors, organizations, and authorities, and their area of expertise, to be considered in the following investigation.

Actor Area of expertise
The project group Researchers focused on development of digital health services for children using a participatory design where researchers collaborate with children from the target group.
A local consulting firm Specialized in development of Web-based services and information solutions
Data Inspection Authority Works to secure the individual’s right to integrity in society
Inspection Authority for Health Care Supervises the activities in the social area and health care, as well as of health care professionals; the Authority is also responsible for certain permits.
The National Board Works for all citizens’ equal access to good health and health care
Ministry of Social Affairs The different disciplines within the overall responsibility: health care, health, social issues, social security features news about the government’s policy initiatives or decisions; they also contain current objectives and the government’s priorities in the field.
County Council Responsible for many aspects of development in the county; the County Council has the mission to promote development and growth and to provide good health care.
eHealth Authority Works with the development of national eHealth to contribute to better health care and health; the business is focused on creating participation for residents and providing support to practitioners and policy makers.
European Commission Represents interests of the EUa; the commission proposes new legislation to Parliament and the Council of Ministers and ensures that EU countries apply EU law correctly.
Medical Products Agency Government agency under the Ministry of Social Affairs; it has the mandate to promote the Swedish public and animal health.

aEU: European Union.