Scaling the Swiss Information Security Act: Its New Amendment and the Implications for Financial Institutions
As previously reported in our blog post on cyber-security obligations for financial services providers in Switzerland, an amendment to the Swiss Information Security Act ("ISA") (Informationssicherheitsgesetz) ("Amendment") to...
Categories: Information and Communication Technology, Blog
Revision BehiG – Handlungsbedarf für Onlinedienste
Der Bundesrat beabsichtigt durch die Revision des BehiG Menschen mit Behinderung im Bereich der Arbeit und dem Bezug von Dienstleistungen zu stärken.
DORA the Explorer – Auch Schweizer IKT-Dienstleister auf Entdeckungstour nach Compliance?
Die neue EU-Verordnung 2022/2554, auch bekannt als "Digital Operational Resilience Act" oder "DORA", ist am 17. Januar 2025 in Kraft getreten. Auch wenn die Schweiz nicht zur EU gehört, können Schweizer Informations- und Kommunikationstechnologiedienstleister (IKT-Dienstleister) von den neuen Regeln betroffen sein.
Categories: Data & Privacy, Digital Business Law Bites, Information and Communication Technology, Media and Entertainment, Blog
Swiss Surveillance Law: New Instruments – But Who Is Affected?
The first package of revision to Swiss surveillance law will enter into force on 1 January 2024. We assess the changes.
Categories: Data & Privacy, Information and Communication Technology, Investigations & eDiscovery, Litigation and Arbitration, White-collar crime
What Swiss Hosting Providers Should Consider When Dealing With Disclosure Orders
Swiss hosting providers are increasingly faced with disclose orders of criminal authorities. We explain what should be considered.
Categories: Intellectual Property, Information and Communication Technology, Media and Entertainment
Registration of Swiss trademarks with indications of origin
Swiss IPI is relaxing its registration practice for trademarks with geographical indications. We explain how Swiss trademarks benefit from this.