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Is it legal to film and record in public areas in Sweden?
<p>The title says it all: Is it legal to film and record anything in public areas in Sweden (e.g. using a mobile phone)? Starting from roads/trees/object to people and especially the police (e.g. in a case when police want to possibly arrest somebody and use violence).</p>

<p>Any help would be appreciated.</p>

<p>P.S 1: I know it's illegal to do so in private areas.</p>

<p>P.S 2: I know it's also illegal to do so <a href="https://www.mtrnordic.se/om-oss/press/fototillstand/Film-and-photo-instructions/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">in metro or commuter trains without permission</a>. However, I'm not sure whether I'm still allowed to film e.g. police in there or not.</p>

<p>Due to the Sweden's constitution, it's permitted to "film in public areas". However, systematic filming using surveillance cameras is prohibitted (or require special license). </p>

<p>In case people captured and starred in the clip, one need to have a permission from them before publishing.</p>
