Sweden's Fundamental Law on Freedom of Expression and the Freedom of the Press Act are among the oldest press freedom laws in the world, dating back to 1766. These constitutional instruments provide broad protections for publishing and communication that extend to digital content and hosting.
Swedish law includes strong source protection provisions that make it a criminal offense for journalists and publishers to reveal their sources. For hosting providers, this tradition creates a legal environment that is inherently skeptical of government surveillance overreach and protective of online expression.