From PRV to the Media Authority (Mediemyndigheten)
As of January 1, 2025, all management of certificates of publication for periodicals will be transferred from PRV to the Media Authority.
The government has decided that the handling of certificates of publication for periodicals will be transferred from the Swedish Patent and Registration Office (PRV) to the Media Authority. This change aims to create a more user-friendly administration that better reflects today's media landscape, where the boundaries between different types of media are increasingly blurred.
The transfer from PRV to the Media Authority will streamline the process by consolidating similar tasks within one authority. This change will also simplify administrative procedures for companies that both publish periodicals and manage databases, as the Media Authority will, from 1 January 2025, issue both of these certificates.
The change will also lead to coordination benefits by gathering expertise on the Freedom of the Press Act and the Fundamental Law on Freedom of Expression within a single authority. The Media Authority will also be responsible for maintaining a register of issued publication certificates.
PRV and the Media Authority are working closely together to ensure a smooth transition of responsibilities.