Switzerland: Technology

In an era where data is a new form of currency, safeguarding sensitive information is an essential consideration in international arbitration. At the same time, data protection laws of the world have rapidly expanded...

In Switzerland, there are a large number of board members who have such a function or work for a Swiss company who are not resident in Switzerland but abroad. In these constellations, there are also numerous legal challenges and aspects to consider.

In Switzerland, data protection, privacy and cybersecurity are primarily governed by the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection of 25 September 2020 (Data Protection Act, FADP)...

Die Schweiz bzw. die schweizerischen Finanzinstitute tauschen mit über 100 Staaten, darunter alle wichtigen Finanzzentren, Informationen über Finanzkonten aus (Automatischer Informationsaustausch kurz "AIA").

Firstly, a basic attitude needs to be clarified: We believe that companies should make it as easy as possible for their employees to use AI. This is not because we think AI is a "cool" thing.

The use of artificial intelligence is a value driver for our clients. However, the use of AI is also associated with legal risks. MME has developed a systematic approach how to assist our clients to assure compliance.

Die Schweiz bzw. die schweizerischen Finanzinstitute tauschen mit über 100 Staaten, darunter alle wichtigen Finanzzentren, Informationen über Finanzkonten aus (Automatischer Informationsaustausch kurz "AIA").

The Capital Markets and Technology Association (CMTA), a Geneva-based non-profit organization that develops standards for the use of distributed ledger technology in capital markets...

In a change of practice, the Federal Tax Administration recognizes the entrepreneurial nature of foundations and associations in the crypto sector for VAT purposes.