Switzerland: Prohibition of geoblocking in revised Unfair Competition Act
Progress
Current status
in force
01 Jan 2022 in force
17 Nov 2021 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Switzerland
Policy Area
Competition
Policy Instrument
Unilateral conduct regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
legislature
executive
Government Body
parliament
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented amendment of the Swiss Unfair Competition Act including prohibition of geoblocking
On 1 January 2022, the amendment to the Unfair Competition Act (UCA) is implemented. The amendment includes a new article 3a, which prohibits geoblocking. Article 3a further prevents price discrimination toward Swiss customers on the basis of their …
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament
Published explanatory drat of revised Unfair Competition Act
On 17 November 2021, the Federal Council published its explanatory draft of the revised Unfair Competition Act. The amendment includes a new article 3a, which prohibits geoblocking. Article 3a further prevents price discrimination toward Swiss custo…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
drafting
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government