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Cross-Border Surveillance

The ability of authorities to intercept cross-border traffic and the implications for privacy and jurisdiction.

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Jan 30, 2026

How do cross-border mutual legal assistance processes work when foreign authorities seek VPN user data from Swedish providers?

When a foreign authority asks for it cannot bypass Swedish courts or central authorities: requests generally arrive via mutual legal assistance channels or direct instruments, are reviewed by Swedish ...