The Constitution Protection Bureau
The Constitution Protection Bureau (Satversmes aizsardzības birojs) is a state security service. The main tasks of SAB include intelligence, counter-intelligence and protection of state (official) secrets.
Intelligence
Obtaining background information on activities of foreign institutions or persons against the interests of the Latvian state.
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Counter-intelligence
Neutralisation of activities of intelligence and security services unfriendly to Latvia.
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Protection of official secrets
Issuance of special permits for access to state secrets. Protection of EU and NATO classified information.
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News
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06.2025.
The intensity of Russian propaganda as an indicator of the national threat level
Since regaining independence, Latvia has faced a gradual increase in Russia’s…
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04.2025.
30 Years Guarding National Security
Egils Zviedris Director of the Constitution Protection Bureau In April 12th, 2025, the…
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02.2025.
Russia is purposefully developing its capabilities to confront NATO, Constitution…
On February 17, the Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB) publishes the unclassified part…
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01.2025.
Agreement between Latvia and the Netherlands on Protection of Classified Information was…
The Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Latvia and The Government of the…
Annual Reports
Please find below Annual Public Reports of the Constitution Protection Bureau (SAB). Public reports partially contain the information which is included in SAB’s report to the Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia (the Government).
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