Background & Purpose

Criminals often use international apps and social media to plan or commit crimes, which makes it hard for police to gather evidence stored on servers outside Sweden. This change aims to speed up the process of getting that information.

The Decision

The Swedish parliament approved new laws that allow authorities to request digital evidence directly from service providers in other countries more efficiently.

Does this affect you?

  • Police and Prosecutors: They get better tools to solve crimes by accessing digital evidence stored on servers outside of Sweden more quickly.
  • Digital Service Providers: Companies that store user data must now follow clearer procedures when Swedish authorities request information for criminal investigations.

In Practice

  • Police and prosecutors can request digital data like messages and photos faster.
  • New rules clarify how Swedish authorities work with international tech companies.
  • The process for obtaining evidence in cross-border criminal investigations is simplified.
  • Two new laws are introduced to align Swedish rules with EU standards.