On 18 December 2020, the Swiss parliament adopted the Information Security Act. The Act regulates the cybersecurity of the Swiss government institutions and contains cybersecurity rules for third parties engaging with the government.
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Cybersecurity regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
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2020-12-18
adopted
On 18 December 2020, the Swiss parliament adopted the Information Security Act. The Act regulates t…
2023-11-08
in grace period
On 8 November 2023, the Swiss Federal Council decreed that the Information Security Act enters into…
2024-01-01
in force
On 1 January 2024, the Information Security Act is implemented. The Act regulates the cybersecurity…