Worldwide: Cybersecurity

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

The payment system stands at the center of financial system transformation, serving as trust infrastructure that must function correctly and securely at all times. This multi-layered organization distinguishes between infrastructure, payment system operators, and application levels, where innovation primarily occurs. With digitalization, the trust dimension gains further significance as cybersecurity becomes an integral part of the product rather than a cost factor.

Businesses frequently want to test new technology before committing to a full commercial contract. A supplier may offer a proof-of-concept (PoC) or pilot project to demonstrate how its software or platform works in practice.

In this part of our series, we explore what security measures are required under the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) to secure personal data and prevent data security breaches to the extent possible.

In its decision of April 17, 2025 (B-6194/2024), the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (BVGer) ruled in appeal proceedings (following the IPI's opposition decision) between CyOne Security AG and VERMOP...

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The digitalization of the insurance industry is bringing about benefits from improved customer services to operational efficiencies within the organization.

Anyone who is obliged to maintain professional or official secrecy must take additional precautions in their contract when commissioning a cloud provider or other IT provider, especially if the provider has a foreign nexus.

As the European Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) comes into force, tech companies need to be aware of the new requirements for general-purpose AI models and systems.