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Sweden VPN data retention

Sweden's laws and enforcement regarding VPN data retention, including court cases and proposed legislation

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Jan 29, 2026
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How do legal orders in Sweden apply to VPN providers and what historical cases set precedent?

’s legal landscape treats VPN providers differently from traditional ISPs: existing statutes and court decisions have generally found VPNs outside the specific reporting and retention duties that bind...

Feb 2, 2026

Which EU countries have passed laws affecting anonymity networks or data-retention since 2015?

Since 2015 a patchwork of member states have adopted, amended or attempted laws that touch on and the anonymity of communications—some tightening retention and access rules, others having courts strik...

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 ...

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