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Swiss cities are debating whether to prohibit camera-equipped smart glasses in public swimming pools. Politicians in Wil, Lucerne and Basel say it is increasingly difficult to tell whether swimmers are being photographed, raising privacy and safeguarding concerns.
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technology
Swiss citizens to decide fate of new electronic identity law on September 28, promising free, state-managed digital identification system.
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legal
Federal Supreme Court overturns canton Schwyz decision on medical confidentiality, strengthening patient involvement requirements
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technology
Geneva-based encrypted email provider Proton announces investment freeze in Switzerland, warning of growing surveillance state concerns.
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technology
Geneva-based encrypted email provider Proton freezes investments in Switzerland, citing concerns over potential surveillance state developments.
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technology
Major tech company freezes investments in Switzerland citing surveillance concerns, highlighting tension between privacy and security.
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technology
Geneva-based cybersecurity firm Proton decides against hosting AI servers in Switzerland due to concerns over proposed surveillance laws, marking a significant shift in tech sector confidence.
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technology
Swiss scientists investigate how democracies can prevent Chinese-style social scoring systems from emerging in Western societies
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technology
Encrypted email service provider warns it may leave Switzerland if proposed data surveillance laws requiring user identification are implemented.
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technology
Encrypted email service Proton warns it may leave Switzerland if proposed surveillance law requiring user data retention passes, comparing the legislation to Russian practices.
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privacy
A proposed revision to Switzerland's digital surveillance regulations encounters significant resistance from political parties and industry stakeholders over privacy concerns.
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technology
Referendum triggered on controversial electronic identity law after successful signature collection
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security
Dramatic increase in telecommunications surveillance by Swiss authorities, with antenna searches and real-time monitoring reaching unprecedented levels.
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technology
Referendum committee submits 63,000 signatures opposing new e-ID legislation, citing privacy and surveillance concerns
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technology
Referendum committee submits 63,000 signatures opposing new e-ID legislation, citing privacy and surveillance concerns
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healthcare
National Testing Institute reveals serious vulnerabilities in hospital information systems, raising patient data security concerns.
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security
Switzerland set to implement national air passenger database following parliamentary approval, aligning with EU and US security measures while maintaining data privacy safeguards.
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security
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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technology
Final legislative hurdles cleared for 2026 launch of state electronic identity system, with both federal wallet app and future private solutions planned.
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healthcare
Major Swiss hospitals begin implementation of unified electronic health record system, marking significant step in healthcare digitalization despite initial privacy concerns.
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