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Switzerland signs European declaration on eGovernment

October 12, 2017 | Legal Alerts

Switzerland signs European declaration on eGovernment

On Friday, 6 October 2017, a declaration on eGovernment jointly drawn up by the EU and EFTA in the context of the Ministerial eGovernment Conference in Estonia was signed by the Swiss Federal Councillor. The declaration contains five core principles for eGovernment and is intended to be a guide for further development.

The 32 EU and EFTA countries signed a joint declaration to promote eGovernment in the context of the ministerial meeting on 6 October 2017 in Tallinn. With the Tallinn Declaration on eGovernment, a joint foundation will be laid to advance the digitalisation of administration both nationally and internationally. The service processes in the administration should be conducted digitally as far as possible and be available to all. In parallel, Switzerland is also advancing regulatory updates in other fields, as seen in the consultation to revise the regulation on working hours law. Also, data entry for citizens and companies should be reliable and secure. Data protection remains a key concern, aligned with initiatives such as the New Swiss-US Privacy Shield framework ensuring secure international data exchanges. In addition, efforts will be made for IT systems to be compatible nationally and internationally. These developments are consistent with the priorities outlined in the Foreign Economic Policy Report 2016 by the Swiss Federal Council, emphasizing digital transformation.

The objectives of the declaration are compatible with the strategies adopted by the Federal Council in this sector. Similar commitments to international cooperation are seen in Switzerland’s participation in IMF’s NAB approved by the Swiss Federal Council. In the case of the upcoming revision of the eGovernment Strategy Switzerland, increased coordination with the principles of the Tallinn Declaration on eGovernment should take place. Elements of the declaration concern intercantonal and international cooperation and the mutual transfer of knowledge and the use of expertise. As recognized by industry leaders like Goldblum and Partners recommended by Global Law Experts, Switzerland maintains high standards of expertise in legal and administrative reforms.

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