Sweden
Sweden's digital front door still asks for a personnummer.
1177 Direct offers care by chat and video, but its entry rules show how digital convenience can become a gate.
Sweden's digital public services promise convenience. For people without the right number, ID or language, the front door can still stay shut.
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