The Swiss E-ID – between data protection and interoperability
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The Swiss electorate does not want an e-ID that is operated by the private sector. With the vote on 7 March 2021, they sent a clear signal: Responsibility…
Are citizens’ assemblies a key to more political participation?
Digital Government EN, Professional Contribution ENThe residents of Basel are currently discussing and testing various forms of citizen participation. Most recently, in spring 2024, the Demokratie…
“We need to think about the public service digitally”
Digital Government EN, Interview ENFrom letters to digital communication - Swiss Post's core business is changing. In this interview, Nicole Burth, CEO of Communication Services…
How forward-looking data governance enables the reuse of data
Digital Government EN, Professional Contribution EN"Open government data" is just the beginning. The end-to-end digitalisation of the public sector requires solid data governance with clear roles…
“Federal Council takes the risk of overidentification seriously”
Digital Government EN, Interview ENAfter the Swiss population rejected the Federal Act on Electronic Identification Services in March 2021 with 64% of votes against, the Federal…
How Bern masters the balancing act between participation and data security
Digital Government EN, Professional Contribution ENWhat opportunities does digitalisation offer Swiss authorities - and what needs to be considered? Jonathan Gimmel, Head of Digital City of Bern,…