SWEDEN Law and Practice Contributed by: Anna Fernqvist Svensson, Karl-Fredrik Björklund and Jakob Westling, Hellström Advokatbyrå KB
Hellström Advokatbyrå KB was founded in 1991, and has established itself as one of Sweden’s most respected commercial law firms through its ability to identify innovative solutions and deliver comprehen - sive legal support. Hellström is a full-service firm. The firm serves listed companies, SMEs, municipalities, county councils and organisations, delivering tailored solutions within the field of data protection law, in - cluding compliance analyses, policy development, contractual documentation and incident manage - ment. Services encompass both long-term strategic GDPR implementation and complex, specific legal
issues. With a client-centred approach, Hellström combines deep legal expertise with a practical under - standing of the commercial realities its clients face, ensuring advice that is not only legally sound but also operationally effective. The firm also provides train - ing programmes for employees, management teams and boards to ensure comprehensive understanding of data protection obligations and best practices. The firm is engaged in several international legal net - works. Hellström is a collaborating firm of US-based Andersen.
Authors
Anna Fernqvist Svensson is a partner at Hellström Advokatbyrå KB, and heads the firm’s Data Protection Team. With more than 20 years of experience in data protection, she provides legal advice on complex
Karl-Fredrik Björklund is a distinguished expert in data protection and GDPR compliance, serving as Data Protection Officer and adviser to major organisations, including government authorities. He
data protection matters. Client assignments include acting as DPO, assisting DPOs in their daily work, drafting DPIAs, assessments of third-country transfers, camera surveillance, personal data breaches, AI, whistle-blowing, and dispute resolution. Anna advises clients within the industries of real estate, IT, retail, energy, transport, and pharmaceuticals both within the private and the public sector. She is an experienced lecturer. Anna is a member of Andersen’s IT, IP and Data Protection service line.
possesses extensive experience in complex commercial IT agreements, outsourcing arrangements and system deliveries, as well as commercial dispute resolution in court and arbitration proceedings. Karl-Fredrik has served as course leader for the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection’s (IMY) data protection training programmes and is Vice Chairman of the Forum for Data Protection, a professional association dedicated to developing DPO competence. His multidisciplinary expertise spans data protection, IT law, employment law and commercial litigation.
Jakob Westling specialises in data protection law (GDPR) and employment law with particular expertise in online digital advertising and privacy compliance. He brings valuable regulatory insight from his
previous experience at the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection and the Stockholm Administrative Court, providing clients with a deep understanding of enforcement perspectives and administrative processes.
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