Sweden: Removal of permit requirements for CCTV surveillance in 2025 amendment to the Camera Surveillance Act (2018:1200)
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Amendment to the Camera Surveillance Act (2018:1200) including removal of permit requirements for CCTV surveillance enters into force
On 1 April 2025, amendments to the Camera Surveillance Act (2018:1200) entered into force. The revised legislation removes the requirement for private and public actors to obtain a permit from the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protection (IMY) to co…
SourceParliament adopted amendment to the Camera Surveillance Act (2018:1200) removing permit requirement for CCTV surveillance
On 12 March 2025, the Swedish Parliament adopted amendments to the Camera Surveillance Act (2018:1200). The revised legislation removes the requirement for businesses and organisations to obtain a permit from the Swedish Authority for Privacy Protec…
SourceAmendment to Camera Surveillance Act (2018:1200) including removal of permit requirements for CCTV surveillance was introduced to Parliament
On 23 January 2025, the Swedish Government submitted Bill 2024/25:93 to Parliament proposing amendments to the Camera Surveillance Act (2018:1200). The Bill aims to simplify the regulatory framework for camera surveillance by removing the permit req…
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