December 17, 2024|
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|12 months agoSwitzerland introduces national air passenger database
Parliament approves new air passenger tracking system to combat terrorism and serious crime, aligning with EU and US standards while maintaining data privacy protections.
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- Switzerland is introducing a national air passenger database following parliamentary approval
- The system aligns with EU and US Passenger Name Record (PNR) standards
- Data without criminal indicators will be stored for maximum 6 months
- Personal data will be pseudonymised after one month
By The Numbers
6
months maximum data retention period
1
month before data pseudonymisation
They Said
"It is an effective tool in the fight against terrorism and serious crime"