Insights
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Digital Business 2026 -Switzerland chapter
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves, Emilia Rebetez and Jérôme HemanPDF: 1905 KB
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Startup Legal Playbook - Fourth Edition, 2026
by Jürg Schneider, Joffrey Dobosz, Michael Kündig, Mattia Vidoz, Matteo Berti and Anaïs EssingerPDF: 644 KB
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GLI – AI, Machine Learning & Big Data 2026 – Switzerland chapter
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Yannick Caballero CuevasPDF: 659 KB
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Cybersecurity 2026 – Chapter Switzerland
by Hugh Reeves, Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Yannick Caballero CuevasPDF: 1550 KB
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Startup Legal Playbook
by Jürg Schneider, Michael Kündig, Joffrey Dobosz, Emilia Rebetez, Mattia Vidoz, Matteo Berti and Anaïs EssingerPDF: 1283 KB
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Cybersecurity 2025 - Chapter Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh ReevesPDF: 5715 KB
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Data Protection & Privacy 2025 - Chapter Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh ReevesPDF: 6548 KB
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Cybersecurity 2024 - Chapter Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh ReevesPDF: 1266 KB
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Data Protection & Privacy 2024 - Chapter Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh ReevesPDF: 11188 KB
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Keeping pace with 5G: updates to Swiss Telecommunications Surveillance Ordinances
by Jürg Schneider and Carmen StetterPDF: 58 KB
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Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Hannes MeylePDF: 293 KB
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Cybersecurity 2023 - Chapter Switzerland
by Michael Isler, Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 349 KB
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International Comparative Legal Guide - Digital Business 2023
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves, Emilia Rebetez and Maria GentilePDF: 605 KB
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Federal Council aims to regulate large communication platforms
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Marc GrezellaPDF: 93 KB
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Cybersecurity 2023: Chapter Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh ReevesPDF: 897 KB
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Federal Council publishes draft bill on electronic communication platform for legal proceedings
by Jürg Schneider, Lena Götzinger and Solveig Schurti
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Federal Council publishes new Digital Switzerland strategy
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Maxime MeierPDF: 66 KB
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Federal Council submits dispatch and draft law on mandatory reporting of cyberattacks on critical infrastructures
by Jürg Schneider and Florian RothPDF: 295 KB
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Measures to improve security of telecoms networks effective as of 1 January 2023
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Marc GrezellaPDF: 162 KB
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Technology & Outsourcing 2022 - Chapter Switzerland
by Michael Isler, Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 1402 KB
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The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review - Chapter 26: Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, Monique Sturny and Hugh ReevesPDF: 336 KB
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Public Clouds Confederation project: contractual stage concluded
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Kilian BossonPDF: 215 KB
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New Swiss Data Protection Ordinance: key aspects
by Jürg Schneider and Hannes MeylePDF: 183 KB
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FDPIC questions risk-based approach for transborder data transfers
by Jürg Schneider and Simon HenselerPDF: 151 KB
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Digital Business 2022 - Chapter Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves, Emilia Rebetez and Maria GentilePDF: 2162 KB
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National Cyber Security Centre: key updates
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Kilian BossonPDF: 180 KB
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Data Protection & Privacy 2022
by Anne-Sophie Morand, Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh ReevesPDF: 842 KB
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AI, Machine Learning & Big Data 2022
by David Vasella, Jürg Schneider and Anne-Sophie MorandPDF: 630 KB
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Cybersecurity 2022 - Chapter Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh ReevesPDF: 737 KB
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Federal Council opens consultation on introduction of critical infrastructure cyberattack reporting obligation
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Ashley RobinsonPDF: 153 KB
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SWITZERLAND: An Introduction to TMT 2022
by Lena Götzinger, Jürg Schneider and David Vasella
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The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review - Chapter 24: Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, Monique Sturny and Hugh ReevesPDF: 381 KB
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Update on Film Act revision: investment obligation and quotas for European films
by Jürg Schneider, Annemarie Lagger and Lukas WaeberPDF: 204 KB
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Outsourcing 2021 - Chapter Switzerland
by Michael Isler, Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 563 KB
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Switzerland's 2018-2022 national strategy for the protection against cyber risks: implementation is on track
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Ashley RobinsonPDF: 182 KB
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FDPIC recognises new EU SCCs subject to certain modifications and amendments
by Jürg Schneider and Lena GötzingerPDF: 176 KB
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Privacy & Cybersecurity 2021 - Chapter Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh ReevesPDF: 7618 KB
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Data Protection Ordinance pre-draft specifies private entity obligations under revised data protection law
by Jürg Schneider and Lena GötzingerPDF: 417 KB
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Cyber Incident Response and Data Breach Notification (Switzerland)
by Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 112 KB
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Information Security Considerations (Switzerland)
by Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 145 KB
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Entry into force of second part of DLT Act and its associated ordinance on 1 August 2021
by Hugh Reeves, Jürg Schneider and Lucas NanchenPDF: 215 KB
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Digital Business 2021 - Chapter Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Maria GentilePDF: 1590 KB
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Providers of OTT services qualify as DCPSs
by Jürg Schneider, Annemarie Lagger and Hugh ReevesPDF: 208 KB
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Parliament adopts Information Security Act
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Ashley RobinsonPDF: 142 KB
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Plan to provide better protection: data protection and how to put it into practice
by Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 65 KB
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Cybersecurity Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh ReevesPDF: 499 KB
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External and internal documentation for businesses on data protection
by Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 189 KB
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Digital transformation: new cloud strategy and Swiss Cloud initiative
by Jürg Schneider, Caroline Gaul and Hugh ReevesPDF: 124 KB
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Proposed Film Act revision: investment obligation for online film providers and quotas for European films
by Jürg Schneider and Annemarie LaggerPDF: 134 KB
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Revised DPA and GDPR: implementation of data protection compliance
by David Vasella, Jürg Schneider and Florian RothPDF: 554 KB
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Federal Council in favour of requiring critical infrastructures to report cyberattacks
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Ashley RobinsonPDF: 132 KB
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Revised telecoms legislation enters into force
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Lucas NanchenPDF: 139 KB
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New requirements for film and video game platforms under proposed youth protection legislation
by Jürg Schneider and Annemarie LaggerPDF: 130 KB
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La révision de la Loi fédérale sur la protection des données – Recommandations de mise en œuvre
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Lena GötzingerPDF: 337 KB
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Das revidierte Datenschutzgesetz – Empfehlungen zur Umsetzung
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Lena GötzingerPDF: 344 KB
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The revised Data Protection Act – recommendations for implementation
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Lena GötzingerPDF: 334 KB
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Outsourcing 2020 - Chapter Switzerland
by Michael Isler, Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 321 KB
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Implementation of 2018-2022 national strategy for the protection of Switzerland against cyber risks – quarterly report
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Ashley RobinsonPDF: 119 KB
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Chapter 26: Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, Monique Sturny and Hugh ReevesPDF: 317 KB
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New Swiss DLT regulation as of 2021
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Lucas NanchenPDF: 136 KB
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Workshop on Intellectual Property
Speakers Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 3139 KB
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Le PFPDT juge que le bouclier de protection Suisse/États-Unis n’offre pas un niveau adéquat de protection des données.
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Lena GötzingerPDF: 331 KB
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FDPIC finds that Swiss-US Privacy Shield does not offer adequate level of data protection
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Lena GötzingerPDF: 314 KB
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Swiss-US Privacy Shield bietet nach Auffassung des EDÖB kein angemessenes Datenschutzniveau
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Lena GötzingerPDF: 338 KB
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Telecoms surveillance legislation: Federal Administrative Court rules instant messaging app not a telecoms service
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Lucas NanchenPDF: 151 KB
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FDPIC finds that Swiss-US Privacy Shield does not offer adequate level of data protection
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Lena GötzingerPDF: 141 KB
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Importance of IT security measures in banking relationships: clients may bear risk of being hacked
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Lucas NanchenPDF: 129 KB
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ECJ declares EU-US Privacy Shield Framework invalid – impact on Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider and Lena GötzingerPDF: 133 KB
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M&A – Steps in the Mergers & Acquisitions Process
by Alexandre Both, Jürg Schneider, Pierre-Alain Guillaume and Olivier NicodPDF: 168 KB
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Federal Council moves forward in protection against cyber risks
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Ashley RobinsonPDF: 71 KB
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Digital Business 2020 - Chapter Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Maria GentilePDF: 3931 KB
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Latest MELANI report – most important cyber incidents in second half of 2019
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Christophe GöskenPDF: 89 KB
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COVID-19: Federal Council implements new measures to facilitate the delivery and use of electronic signatures
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Ashley RobinsonPDF: 61 KB
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Cyber Incident Response and Data Breach Notification (Switzerland)
by Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 121 KB
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Information Security Considerations (Switzerland)
by Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 211 KB
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IT outsourcing by banks and insurers facilitated by revised regulations
by Jürg Schneider, Hugh Reeves and Christophe GöskenPDF: 69 KB
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Cybersecurity: Chapter Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh ReevesPDF: 265 KB
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Federal Council considers introduction of cyber incident reporting duty
by Jürg Schneider, Christophe Gösken and Florian RothPDF: 61 KB
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Federal Council considers introduction of cyber incident reporting duty
by Christophe Gösken, Jürg Schneider and Florian Roth
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Federal Council adopts dispatch to improve legal framework for blockchain and DLT
by Jürg Schneider and Christophe GöskenPDF: 60 KB
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Outsourcing: Chapter Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, Michael Isler and Hugh ReevesPDF: 397 KB
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The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review - Chapter 23: Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, Monique Sturny and Hugh ReevesPDF: 262 KB
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Federal Council offers financial assistance to online media
by Jürg Schneider, Annemarie Lagger and Christophe GöskenPDF: 64 KB
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"Widespread use of the cloud creates new requirements for customers and service providers"
by Jürg SchneiderPDF: 121 KB
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Implementation plan adopted for national cybersecurity strategy
by Jürg Schneider and Christophe GöskenPDF: 65 KB
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Protection of minors in respect of films and video games: consultation process commenced
by Jürg Schneider and Annemarie LaggerPDF: 69 KB
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Data Protection & Cybersecurity - Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh ReevesPDF: 440 KB
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Highlights of pre-draft Electronic Media Act
by Jürg Schneider and Annemarie LaggerPDF: 87 KB
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Cybersecurity - Switzerland 2019
by Michael Isler, Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 568 KB
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New strategy for providing free access to government data
by Jürg Schneider and Christophe GöskenPDF: 68 KB
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Preventive Contract Design (Design of Change Management, Governance and Conflict Escalation in IT Projects)
Speakers Jürg Schneider and Dr. Wolfgang StraubPDF: 890 KB
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Federal Council publishes new Digital Switzerland strategy
by Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 60 KB
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The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review - Chapter 23: Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, Monique Sturny and Hugh ReevesPDF: 269 KB
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Government recommendations for IT resilience and cybersecurity
by Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 59 KB
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Swiss telecoms regulator launches 5G radio frequency awards process
by Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 55 KB
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Data Security and Cybercrime in Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, Martin Zobl and Hugh Reeves
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Cybersecurity - Switzerland 2018
by Michael Isler, Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 1045 KB
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New Outsourcing Rules for Banks, Securities Dealers and Insurers
by Jürg Schneider and Thomas MüllerPDF: 262 KB
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The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review - Chapter 25: Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, Monique Sturny and Hugh ReevesPDF: 417 KB
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Revised postal and telecoms surveillance legislation
by Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 69 KB
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Draft e-ID Act to be prepared by Summer 2018
by Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPDF: 64 KB
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English translation of the draft of the revised Swiss Federal Data Protection Act
by Jürg Schneider, David Vasella and Hugh ReevesPDF: 684 KB
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Federal Council publishes draft of revised Federal Data Protection Act
by Jürg Schneider and David VasellaPDF: 64 KB
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Requirements and implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation and the revised Federal Act on Data Protection
Speakers Jürg Schneider and David VasellaPDF: 936 KB
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Collection, storage and transfer of data in Switzerland
by Martin Zobl, Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPublications |
Data security and breach notification in Switzerland
by Martin Zobl, Jürg Schneider and Hugh ReevesPublications |
Data Security and Cybercrime in Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider, Martin Zobl and Hugh Reeves
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BYOD: Bring Your Own Device, Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider [co-author] and Monique Sturny [co-author]PDF: 209 KB
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Security as a Service – ICT Security Outsourcings: requirements and solutions from a legal perspective
Speaker Jürg SchneiderPDF: 176 KB
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Workplace Privacy Requirements: SWITZERLAND
by Jürg Schneider [co-author] and Monique Sturny [co-author]PDF: 321 KB
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Bloomberg Law: Privacy & Data Security, Country Profile: Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider [co-author] and Monique Sturny [co-author]PDF: 375 KB
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Sensitive Data and Cloud Sourcing – Legal Requirements
Speaker Jürg SchneiderPDF: 212 KB
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Data Security and Cybercrime in Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider and Martin ZoblPDF: 958 KB
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Privacy Shield: Transatlantic Data Protection after Schrems vs. Facebook
Speakers Jürg Schneider and David VasellaPDF: 461 KB
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Datenschutz und Cybersicherheit – Kapitel 25: Schweiz
by Jürg Schneider [co-author] and Monique Sturny [co-author]PDF: 144 KB
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The Privacy, Data Protection and Cybersecurity Law Review – Chapter 24: Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider [co-author] and Monique Sturny [co-author]PDF: 132 KB
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Data Transfers from Switzerland to the US post-Safe Harbor – Overview and guidelines from a Swiss perspective
by Jürg Schneider and Monique SturnyPDF: 1148 KB
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Commentary on Art. 10–15 Freedom of Information Act (FoIA)
by Julia Bhend [co-author] and Jürg Schneider [co-author]Publications |
Google Street View in Switzerland – Notes to the Decision of the Swiss Federal Supreme Court of 31 May 2012
by Jürg Schneider [co-author] and Oliver M. Kunz [co-author]Publications |
Presentation on the use of IT in law firms
Speakers Jürg Schneider and Wolfgang Straub
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Legal requirements for information security - liability prevention in practice
Speaker Jürg SchneiderPublications |
Legal requirements for access and time logging: What is allowed?
Speaker Jürg SchneiderPublications |
Annotation to the Decision of 30 March 2011, A-7040/2009 in re Swiss Data Protection and Information Commissioner vs. Google
by Oliver M. Kunz [co-author] and Jürg Schneider [co-author]Publications |
E-Discovery and Data Privacy – Chapter on Switzerland
by Jürg Schneider [co-author], Ueli Sommer [co-author] and Michael Cartier [co-author]Publications |
Monitoring of employees and data protection: Leeway under ordinary conditions and how to handle suspicion of data theft
Speaker Jürg SchneiderPublications |
Case note on Swiss Supreme Court judgment of 12 January 2010 re transfrontier TV, advertising windows and copyright
by Lucas David [co-author] and Jürg Schneider [co-author]
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Obligation under data protection law to register personnel files?
by Ueli Sommer, Jürg Schneider and Dominic SteffenPDF: 147 KB
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Processing of personal data for marketing purposes – «the dos and don"ts»
Speaker Jürg SchneiderPublications |
Information Security in IT and personal liability of the members of the board of directors
by Jürg SchneiderPublications |
Can managers be held liable for shortcomings in information security?
by Jürg SchneiderPublications |
Internet Service Provider in the triangle of conflicting priorities between secrecy of telecommunications and surveillance of e-mail traffic over the Internet
by Jürg SchneiderPublications |
Legal framework of information security
by Ulrich Moser, Jürg Schneider [co-author] and Didier Sangiorgio [co-author]
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Gutachten - Zulässigkeit der Bekanntgabe von Bankkundendaten durch schweizerische Banken an Beauftragte im Ausland unter Art. 47 BankG
by Michael Isler, Oliver M. Kunz, Thomas Müller, Jürg Schneider and David VasellaPDF: 372 KB
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Legal Opinion - Permissibility of disclosure by Swiss banks of bank client information to agents in foreign countries un-der article 47 of the Banking Act (BA)
by Michael Isler, Oliver M. Kunz, Thomas Müller, Jürg Schneider and David VasellaPDF: 302 KB