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Sweden: Accessibility Law

Act 2023:254

Compliance Summary

Enforcement Body

PTS

Penalty Structure

Up to SEK 10,000,000

Compliance Deadline

2025-06-28

Cure Period

3 months

Verbatim Law Details

"Lagen (2023:254) om tillgänglighetskrav för produkter och tjänster designates the Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS — Post- och telestyrelsen) as the market surveillance authority for electronic communications services. Penalty fees (tillsynsavgift) can reach SEK 10,000,000."

Key Articles

  • §

    1 kap. (Scope)

    Defines covered products and services — mirrors the EAA. Sweden's digital economy is highly developed, so enforcement is expected to be thorough.

    EAA Directive, Article 2
  • §

    3 kap. (Obligations of economic operators)

    Duties for manufacturers, importers, distributors, and service providers: ensure accessibility, maintain documentation, and cooperate with PTS.

    EAA Directive, Article 7
  • §

    6 kap. (PTS market surveillance)

    Grants PTS authority to conduct inspections, request technical documentation, issue compliance orders, and coordinate with other EU enforcement bodies.

    EAA Directive, Article 19
  • §

    7 kap. (Penalties — up to SEK 10M)

    Penalty fees up to SEK 10,000,000 (≈€870,000). PTS has strong existing enforcement capacity in telecoms and e-services.

    EAA Directive, Article 30

Sectors in Scope

BankingE-commerceTransportTelephonye-BooksAudiovisual

Exemptions

Mikroföretag som tillhandahåller tjänster är undantagna.

Compliance Notes

SEK 10M ≈ €870,000 at current rates. PTS has strong existing enforcement capacity in telecoms and e-services. Sweden's digital economy is highly developed.

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