Switzerland: Opened consultation on amendment to Telecommunication Ordinance

The Swiss Federal Council opened a consultation on the amendment of the Swiss Telecommunication Ordinance on 3 December 2021. In particular, the draft amendment requires internet service providers to increase preventive cyber security measures and establish a procedure to communicate cyber attacks to Federal authorities if these affect more than 30'000 people. Moreover, 5G critical infrastructures shall comply with recognised security standards and exercise network management operations in Switzerland, the United Kingdom or the European Economic Area. The consultation will be closed on 18 March 2022.