IT law in the 2026 spring session
From a new media publishers’ right and the inclusion of AI providers, to the E?ID, DigiSanté and digital driving licences, through to call ID spoofing, deepfakes and sovereign cloud solutions: in the 2026 spring session, Parliament faces a packed agenda of digital and IT law milestones. The National Council and the Council of States are debating numerous proposals that will shape how Switzerland handles data, AI, cybercrime, digital infrastructure and fundamental rights in the years to come. The following provides an overview of the key IT law dossiers of the session – from media and platform regulation, through mobility and public-sector data, to the protection of children and personality rights in the digital space.
IT law in the 2025 winter session
The 2025 winter session will focus on topics in the areas of digital and security policy, such as cyber security, digital sovereignty, media and data policy, and the modernisation of government infrastructure. Parliament will address strengthening protection against cyber threats, promoting independent digital solutions and clarifying the legal framework of existing systems – from media promotion and electronic surveillance to international financial market cooperation. There is a clear focus on security, transparency and Switzerland's technological independence.
Can Donald Trump effectively access all our data?
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's return to the presidency, the debate on digital sovereignty has once again come to the forefront of public awareness. Europe's dependence on large US technology companies is undisputed and raises two key questions: On the one hand, there is concern that political decisions made by the US, such as targeted trade sanctions, could severely affect entire countries by forcing US IT providers to suspend their services. On the other hand, there is the accusation that US authorities could access data stored abroad at any time.
IT law in the 2025 autumn session
In the 2025 autumn session, Parliament will address key IT-related legal issues: international information exchange (salary data, crypto assets), digitalization of administration (e.g. national address service), access to sensitive databases and digital pension solutions. This will be supplemented by motions on children's rights, transparency and digital sovereignty. These matters show how digitalization and data protection are being further developed in legal terms.
IT law in the sommer session 2025
In the 2025 summer session, IT law will focus on the digitization of government processes, cybersecurity, and international data cooperation. Legislative reforms aim to improve efficiency and transparency, protect against abuse, and strengthen Switzerland's position as a center of innovation. Technological developments such as AI, blockchain, and cloud services require new frameworks and reinforce the call for coordinated, forward-looking regulation.
IT law in the 2025 spring session
With regards to IT topics, the spring session 2025 of the Swiss Federal Council will be dominated by topics related to AI regulation and data protection, security and migration, as well as economic and social developments. The focus will be on protection against the misuse of new technologies, adaptation of the legal framework and dealing with increasing energy needs and requirements for infrastructures for the electronic exchange of data..
IT law in the winter session 2024
In the 2024 winter session, various IT law topics are on the agenda. For us lawyers, the revision of the BEKJ is of particular interest. The subsidisation and sponsorship of digital media also remain key topics. Additionally, a motion will be debated that calls for subsidised media to only permit comments with clear names to limit hate speech.
IT law in the fall session 2024
Various IT law topics are on the agenda for the 2024 fall session. For us lawyers, the discussion of the BEKJ is certainly exciting and interesting. In addition, some competition law topics from the digital sector will also be on the agenda. For instance, the parliament will discuss measures against foreign online marketplaces, as well as an improvement to defend against false online ratings.
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