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Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)

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vLag (2018:218) consolidated to SFS 2026:1589; Förordning (2018:219) consolidated to SFS 2020:1140
8 domains
28 controls

Sweden's Data Protection Act (2018:218) and Ordinance (2018:219), which supplement the GDPR: extension of the GDPR to activity outside EU law, territorial scope, the freedom of the press and journalistic exemption, legal bases through statute, collective agreements and decisions, the child consent age of 13, sensitive, offence and personal identity number rules, restrictions of access for secrecy and drafts, IMY's powers, fines of up to SEK 10 million on public authorities, the 2025 complaint-status procedure, damages and appeals. 28 leaves read against the Swedish texts consolidated to 2026.

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Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) is a compliance framework from Sweden with 8 domains and 28 controls that map to 122 other frameworks. The largest domains are Act chapter 3: Sensitive data, offence data and identity numbers – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) (7 controls), Act chapter 1: Introductory provisions and scope – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) (5 controls), Act chapter 2: Legal bases for processing – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) (5 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.

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Framework Domains (8)

Act chapter 1: Introductory provisions and scope – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)

5 controls
Controls in the Act chapter 1: Introductory provisions and scope – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) domain of Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218): 5 controls
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sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L1:2Act 1:2 and 1:3: GDPR extended to activity outside EU law
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L1:4Act 1:4: Breach notification under security protection rules
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L1:5Act 1:5: Territorial scope
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L1:7Act 1:7: Freedom of the press and expression, journalistic and creative purposes
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L1:8Act 1:8: Confidentiality duty of the data protection officer

Act chapter 2: Legal bases for processing – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)

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Controls in the Act chapter 2: Legal bases for processing – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) domain of Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218): 5 controls
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sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L2:1Act 2:1: Legal obligation as a basis
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L2:2Act 2:2: Public interest task and exercise of official authority as a basis
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L2:3Act 2:3 and Ordinance 7 and 8: Private archives in the public interest
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L2:4Act 2:4: Child's consent for information society services
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L2:5Act 2:5 (SFS 2025:187): Disclosing data requested by law enforcement

Act chapter 3: Sensitive data, offence data and identity numbers – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)

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Controls in the Act chapter 3: Sensitive data, offence data and identity numbers – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) domain of Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218): 7 controls
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sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L3:10Act 3:10 and 3:11: Personal identity numbers and coordination numbers
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L3:2Act 3:2: Sensitive data in employment law, social security and social protection
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L3:3Act 3:3 and 3:4: Sensitive data processed by public authorities for important public interest
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L3:5Act 3:5: Sensitive data in health care and social care
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L3:6Act 3:6: Sensitive data for archiving
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L3:7Act 3:7: Sensitive data for statistics
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L3:8Act 3:8, 3:9 and Ordinance 5 and 6: Data on criminal offences

Act chapter 4: Restrictions on use – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)

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Controls in the Act chapter 4: Restrictions on use – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) domain of Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218): 1 controls
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sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L4:1Act 4:1 to 4:3: Limits on using archive, statistics and research data

Act chapter 5: Restrictions of rights and obligations – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)

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Controls in the Act chapter 5: Restrictions of rights and obligations – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) domain of Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218): 2 controls
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sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L5:1Act 5:1 and 5:3: Secrecy limits on information and access
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L5:2Act 5:2: Drafts and memoranda outside the right of access

Act chapter 6: Supervision, fines and complaints – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)

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Controls in the Act chapter 6: Supervision, fines and complaints – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) domain of Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218): 4 controls
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sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L6:1Act 6:1 and Ordinance 3: IMY as supervisory authority and its powers
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L6:2Act 6:2: Administrative fines on public authorities
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L6:4Act 6:3 to 6:7 and Ordinance 9 to 11: Fine procedure and enforcement
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L6:8Act 6:8, 7:3 a and 7:6 (SFS 2025:256): Status of a complaint to IMY

Act chapter 7: Damages and appeals – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)

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Controls in the Act chapter 7: Damages and appeals – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) domain of Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218): 2 controls
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sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L7:1Act 7:1: Compensation for infringements
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::L7:2Act 7:2 to 7:5: Appeals against controller authorities' and IMY decisions

Ordinance (2018:219): further provisions – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218)

2 controls
Controls in the Ordinance (2018:219): further provisions – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) domain of Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218): 2 controls
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sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::F12Ordinance 12: Assistance under the Council of Europe Convention 108
sweden-data-protection-act-dataskyddslag-2018218::F4Ordinance 4: Accreditation of certification bodies

Your Compliance Coverage

If you comply with Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218), you already cover:

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Maps to 122 other frameworks

46 total controls
UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation)
4 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
9%
Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act 2022
4 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
9%
GDPR
4 source controls mapped|9 target controls covered
9%
Uganda Data Protection and Privacy Act (2019)
4 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
9%
ITU-T X.805 - Security Architecture for End-to-End Communications
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
7%
Virginia CDPA
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
Uruguay DPL
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
UK AI Regulation Framework
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
7%
TISAX - Trusted Information Security Assessment Exchange
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
7%
Texas Data Privacy and Security Act (TDPSA)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
7%
Taiwan PDPA
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
FTC GLBA Safeguards Rule (16 CFR Part 314)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
Florida Digital Bill of Rights (FDBR)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
Federal Decree-Law No. 45 of 2021 on the Protection of Personal Data (UAE PDPL)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
SASB Standards
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
AICPA Privacy Management Framework (PMF)
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
Australian Privacy Principles (APPs)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
Austria Data Protection Act (Datenschutzgesetz, DSG, amended 2018)
3 source controls mapped|8 target controls covered
7%
Switzerland New Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP/nDSG, 2023)
3 source controls mapped|12 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 23894:2023
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
Azerbaijan Law on Personal Data (2010)
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
Saudi Arabia PDPL
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
APPI
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 29100:2024
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
7%
Barbados Data Protection Act 2019
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 27400:2022
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
Armenia Law on Protection of Personal Data (2015)
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
Azure Security Benchmark
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
7%
SOC 2
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
SSAE 18 - Attestation Standards (SOC Reporting)
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
Albania Law No. 124/2024 on Personal Data Protection
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
Bahrain PDPL
3 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
7%
COSO Internal Control - Integrated Framework (2013)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 29134:2023
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
SOC for Cybersecurity - Cybersecurity Risk Management Examination
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
South Korea ISMS-P
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act (RIDTPPA)
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
ISO/IEC 27557:2022 - Organisational Privacy Risk Management
3 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
7%
Connecticut Data Privacy Act (CTDPA)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
7%
UK Open Banking Standard
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
Estonia Personal Data Protection Act (Isikuandmete kaitse seadus, 2019)
3 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
7%
WHO Global Strategy on Digital Health 2020-2025
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
UK Age Appropriate Design Code (Children's Code)
3 source controls mapped|6 target controls covered
7%
UK Data Protection Act 2018
3 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
7%
US ITAR and EAR - Export Control and Data Security
3 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
7%
UNESCO Recommendation on the Ethics of AI
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Nebraska Data Privacy Act
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
UK Defence Standard 05-138 - Cyber Security for Defence Suppliers
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Singapore Government Instruction Manual on ICT&SS Management (IM8)
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 27011:2024
2 source controls mapped|5 target controls covered
4%
ISO 26000:2010
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO 27799:2025
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-124 Revision 2 - Guidelines for Managing the Security of Mobile Devices
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
CISA Cross-Sector Cybersecurity Performance Goals (CPG) 2.0
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
NIST SP 800-190
2 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
4%
AWWA Cybersecurity Guidance for the Water Sector (American Water Works Association)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
ASD Strategies to Mitigate Cyber Security Incidents
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
South Korea Korea Internet Self-Governance Organisation (KISO) Code of Ethics
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
US Consumer Product Safety Act (CPSC) Manufacturer and Importer Duties
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
TEFCA - Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
Telecommunications Sector Security Reforms (TSSR)
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
ISO/IEC 29147:2018
2 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
4%
IAIS Insurance Core Principles (ICPs)
2 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
4%
EASA Part-IS - Information Security in Aviation
2 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
4%
WCAG 2.2
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Singapore Cybersecurity Act 2018
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
PCI P2PE
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 22320:2018
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
FedRAMP High
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
FedRAMP Moderate
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27007:2020
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Kuwait National Cybersecurity Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
PCI SSF
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 19650 - Organisation and Digitisation of Information about Buildings and Civil Engineering Works (BIM)
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 15189:2022 - Medical Laboratories Requirements for Quality and Competence
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 8000 - Data Quality
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
FFIEC IT Examination Handbook
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
IEC 62304:2015 Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
IEC 62351 - Power Systems Communication Security
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27004:2016
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27014:2020
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NRC 10 CFR 73.54 - Nuclear Facility Cybersecurity
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
SANS Incident Handler's Handbook and PICERL Methodology
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO 41001:2018 - Facility Management Systems
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) - Net-Zero Standard
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 30111:2019
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
COBIT 2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Automotive SPICE (ASPICE) v4.1 - Process Assessment Model
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
FedRAMP Rev 5
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
Annex 11 to EU GMP - Computerised Systems
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO 14064 - Greenhouse Gas Accounting and Verification (Parts 1-3)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
DAMA-DMBOK2 - Data Management Body of Knowledge (2nd Edition)
1 source controls mapped|3 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 29115:2013 - Entity Authentication Assurance Framework
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - General Requirements for Testing and Calibration
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 25012:2008 - Data Quality Model
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
IEC 60601-1 - Medical Electrical Equipment Safety
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27031:2011
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 56002
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27050-1:2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
PCI DSS 4.0
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 28001:2007 Supply Chain Security Management
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 26262:2018 - Functional Safety for Road Vehicles
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ASIS SPC.1-2009 - Organizational Resilience Standard
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
DFARS 252.204-7012 - Safeguarding Covered Defense Information
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
PCI PIN Security
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO 20400:2017 - Sustainable Procurement
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27003:2017
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/SAE 21434
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 27043:2015
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
ISO/IEC 23837:2023
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA)
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
US SEC Digital Assets and Crypto Regulatory Framework
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
UK Bribery Act 2010
1 source controls mapped|2 target controls covered
2%
UK Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
US OFAC Sanctions Compliance Framework
1 source controls mapped|4 target controls covered
2%
US Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) - CBP Trade Data Requirements
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
Singapore Payment Services Act 2019
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
UAE Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) Regulations
1 source controls mapped|1 target controls covered
2%
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What is Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) and who does it apply to?

Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) is a compliance framework from Sweden with 8 domains and 28 controls. Sweden's Data Protection Act (2018:218) and Ordinance (2018:219), which supplement the GDPR: extension of the GDPR to activity outside EU law, territorial scope, the freedom of the press and journalistic exemption, legal bases through statute, collective agreements and decisions, the child consent age of 13, sensitive, offence and personal identity number rules, restrictions of access for secrecy and drafts, IMY's powers, fines of up to SEK 10 million on public authorities, the 2025 complaint-status procedure, damages and appeals. 28 leaves read against the Swedish texts consolidated to 2026. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.

What does Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) actually require?

Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) has 28 controls organised across 8 domains. The largest domains are Act chapter 3: Sensitive data, offence data and identity numbers – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) (7 controls), Act chapter 1: Introductory provisions and scope – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) (5 controls), Act chapter 2: Legal bases for processing – Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.

If I already comply with another framework, how much of Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) do I already cover?

Sweden Data Protection Act (Dataskyddslag, 2018:218) maps to 122 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are UK GDPR (UK General Data Protection Regulation) (9% coverage), Trinidad and Tobago Data Protection Act 2011 (9% coverage), Tanzania Personal Data Protection Act 2022 (9% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.

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