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The European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is no longer effective temporarily, but to a full extent, starting from 25 May 2018. Many companies, including Swiss ones, have adapted their processes to the new Regulation. Not all of them have to submit themselves to the GDPR, however. We will explain you why not. more

Basically, in Switzerland everyone can launch a debt collection procedure against another person, without such a procedure needing to be checked for its legitimacy. Whether it is legitimate or not, however, an entry in the debt collection register may cause some disadvantages for the affected person. A revision of the Debt Collection and Bankruptcy Act […] more

The term ‘e-government’ summarises government services that are provided electronically. Electronic processing saves not only paper but, above all, also time. But how widespread are such services in Switzerland? There are large differences at the federal, cantonal and municipal levels. more

Data security is of paramount importance to all companies. Due to large-scale attacks, which occur again and again, it has become essential for every company to defend itself against attacks from the Internet. In addition to preventive protection, an emergency plan has also to be developed. more

With the rezoning approved by popular vote, the Bernapark development is going into the hot phase. The aim of this visionary project is to create a small world of its own that will provide its inhabitants with all what they may need for living. Living, working and leisure spaces are going to be combined so […] more

In Switzerland, freedom of contract is wide-ranging. Under Art. 17 of the Civil Procedural Code [Zivilprozessordnung – ZPO], parties can even specify the local jurisdiction themselves. In some cases, this can be done in advance, in others, only once a dispute has arisen, although for some types of dispute it is precluded entirely. But in […] more

So far, drones have mainly been sold for fun and leisure. However, this technology is increasingly being used for the delivery of goods ordered online, carrying out security inspections and monitoring, and other commercial purposes. more

The new company formations report for November 2016 clearly shows that, once again, the number of new companies in Switzerland is growing. The end of the year may even show a new record for start-ups. By November, 3,466 new companies had been entered into the Commercial Register, representing a growth of 3.74% on the previous […] more

Panoramic virtual – The first impression counts – online as well: Good pictures have a major influence on the impact of your website. With 360° panoramic photography, local.ch creates interactive virtual tours with a professional look and a high search engine ranking. more