SWEDEN Law and Practice Contributed by: Anders Bergsten and Victoria Nordenberg, Mannheimer Swartling
Mannheimer Swartling Advokatbyrå AB Norrlandsgatan 21 111 43 Stockholm Sweden Tel: +46 859 506 000 Fax: +46 859 506 001 Email: felicity.trocme@msa.se Web: www.mannheimerswartling.se
1. General Overview of Laws and Regulators 1.1 Cybersecurity Regulation Strategy Sweden’s approach to cybersecurity regulation is characterised by a diverse array of legal frame - works tailored to the specific needs and risks of each sector. Historically, this sectoral approach has allowed for targeted cybersecurity measures that address the unique challenges faced by dif - ferent industries. In response to the deteriorating global security landscape and increasing digitalisation, Sweden has initiated several new measures to strengthen its cybersecurity posture and take a more com - prehensive approach to cybersecurity. A key development is the formulation of a strategy that addresses the country’s foreign and security policy in relation to cyber and digital issues. The main focus of Sweden’s cybersecurity strategy and efforts is to prevent cyberattacks and build resilience against them. This includes protecting critical infrastructure and sensitive information while ensuring that the country can recover and adapt quickly in the face of cyber threats. By improving resilience, Sweden aims to maintain
the integrity and security of its digital environ - ment, thereby safeguarding its national interests and the well-being of its citizens. Overall, Sweden aims to address transnational cyber threats more effectively and improve its overall resilience through regulation and by working with international partners, particularly within the European Union and NATO, with a focus on protecting national interests and pro - moting global security. 1.2 Cybersecurity Laws • The Electronic Communications Act ( Lag (2022:482) om elektronisk kommunikation ) and the Electronic Communications Regula - tion ( Förordning (2022:511) om elektronisk kommunikation ) transpose the Directive of the European Parliament and of the Council (2018/1972) of 11 December 2018 establish - ing the European Electronic Communications Code (recast). The act and the regulation regulate electronic communications, with a focus on the security and integrity of net - works and services. They ensure that com - munication providers implement measures to protect against cybersecurity threats.
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