A former nurse at USÖ (University Hospital of Örebro) will stand trial in May 2026 for unauthorized access to medical records, according to prosecutor Henrik Nyberg. The nurse has been charged with and admitted to the unauthorized journal entries, which constitute data intrusion offenses.
Prosecutor Nyberg has identified approximately 60 victims who filed police reports against the nurse, but only 19 cases will be prosecuted in the upcoming trial. The remaining approximately 40 victims will not have their cases heard in court. According to Nyberg, this decision represents a "preliminary investigation limitation" - a legal procedure where prosecutors can limit investigations when including more cases would not affect the potential sentence.
I have been forced to make a selection
"I have been forced to make a selection," Nyberg stated, explaining that including more victims in the indictment would not impact the sentence if the nurse is convicted. He emphasized that this approach allows for more efficient use of taxpayer money and frees resources for investigating other crimes.
Of the 19 cases being prosecuted, 18 victims have claimed damages ranging from 5,000 to 100,000 Swedish kronor. Nyberg noted that victims whose cases are not being tried can still seek compensation through the Crime Victim Authority (Brottsoffermyndigheten).
including more victims in the indictment would not impact the sentence if the nurse is convicted
The prosecutor indicated that the case likely warrants imprisonment rather than fines, as the unauthorized access involved sensitive personal information about relatives, colleagues, and neighbors. The maximum penalty for data intrusion is fines or imprisonment for up to two years.
this approach allows for more efficient use of taxpayer money and frees resources for investigating other crimes