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Yes. We take confidentiality very seriously and all our investigations are carried out with complete discretion. Our investigators are trained to work covertly and securely, and we only share information with the client, never with third parties without explicit permission.

Ja, det är helt lagligt att anlita en privatdetektiv i Sverige. Privatdetektiver måste följa gällande lagar och regler, inklusive dataskyddslagen och regler om personlig integritet. Vi på SNI arbetar alltid inom lagens ramar och ser till att allt bevismaterial samlas in på ett lagligt sätt. Detta säkerställer att våra resultat kan användas juridiskt och att vi respekterar alla inblandades rättigheter.

We collect a range of different types of evidence depending on the assignment, including photographs, video footage, testimonies and documentation. We ensure that all information collected is legally valid and can be used in court if necessary.

The time frame for an investigation varies depending on the complexity of the assignment. Some minor investigations may take a few days, while more complicated cases may require several weeks or longer. We always give a time estimate after we assess the case at the initial consultation

The cost of our services varies depending on the scope and nature of the assignment. After an initial consultation, we can provide a quote based on your specific needs. We always work to offer competitive prices without compromising on quality.

We support legal proceedings by collecting and analyzing evidence, conducting witness interviews and providing expert testimony. Our detailed reports and expert assessments are designed to withstand legal scrutiny, giving you a strategic advantage.

We use carefully crafted investigation techniques, data analysis and risk assessment to identify potential fraud risk. Next, we help implement effective controls and strategies to prevent financial fraud, insurance fraud and identity theft.

Our cybersecurity services include vulnerability assessments, penetration testing and digital forensics to detect breaches, recover data and secure your digital infrastructure. We help you navigate the complexities of cybercrime and protect your sensitive information.

Is it legal to hire a private detective in Sweden?

Legal Framework for Private Detectives and Surveillance in Sweden

 

1. Introduction

There is no specific law regulating the profession of ‘private detective’ in Sweden, but the activity is governed by several laws and regulations that apply depending on the type of work performed. Important areas of law include the Criminal Code, the Camera Surveillance Act, the Act on the Processing of Personal Data (GDPR), and regulations on unlawful invasion of privacy.

2. What does the law say about private investigators?

Private detectives are not a protected title in Sweden and no special license is required to work as such. However, private detectives may not use coercive measures or conduct activities that violate other laws such as the Personal Data Protection Act (GDPR), the Criminal Code or the Act on Unlawful Intrusion into Integrity (Chapter 6, Section 1, BrB).

3. Security personnel are not allowed to conduct reconnaissance

According to Section 1 of the Security Company Act (1974:191), security personnel may only perform tasks related to protection and surveillance. Surveillance missions aimed at obtaining information about a person's activities or private life are not considered surveillance, but rather detective work, which is not covered by the Act and therefore may not be carried out within the scope of an authorized security company's mission.

4. When is it legal to hire a private investigator?

It is legal to hire a private investigator in Sweden as long as it is done within the framework of applicable legislation. This includes:
– Surveillance in a public place
– Collection of publicly available information (OSINT)
– Observation and documentation of, for example, infidelity or refusal to work
However, the detective may not:
– Intercept telephone conversations (BrB Chapter 4, Section 9a)
– Trespassing into homes or private spaces
– Filming or taking photos through windows into homes (may constitute offensive photography according to BrB Chapter 4, Section 6a)

5. Legal methods that may be used

– Observation from a public place
– Field reconnaissance without intrusion
– OSINT (Open Source Intelligence) – e.g. social media searches
– Interviews, analysis of public documents
– Photography and video recording in public places where there is no photography ban

6. Illegal practices

– Wiretapping without consent (Chapter 4, Section 9a of the Criminal Procedure Act)
– Kameraövervakning utan tillstånd (kamerabevakningslagen)
– Kränkande fotografering (4 kap. 6a § BrB)
– Dataintrång (4 kap. 9c § BrB)
– Intrång i bostad eller brevlåda
– Falsk identitet för att vilseleda i syfte att skada

7. How companies and individuals may use private investigators

– Företag kan anlita detektiver för arbetsrättsliga utredningar, misstänkt illojalitet, sjukskrivningskontroller m.m.
– Privatpersoner kan anlita för exempelvis otrohetsutredningar, vårdnadstvister, bakgrundskontroller
– Allt arbete måste ske inom lagens ramar – kunden har också ansvar att inte uppmana till brott
– Information som samlas in kan användas som stöd i domstol, förutsatt att den är insamlad lagligt

8. Sources

– Brottsbalken (BrB), särskilt kapitel 4 och 6 – https://lagen.nu/1962:700
– GDPR (EU 2016/679)
– Kamerabevakningslagen (2018:1200) – https://lagen.nu/2018:1200
– Lagen om bevakningsföretag (1974:191) – https://lagen.nu/1974:191
– Dataskyddsförordningen
– lagen.nu – för fri rättsinformation

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