Enabling communication – strengthening diversity
As the federal government’s competence center for media and telecommunications, OFCOM ensures free, secure and diverse access to communication in Switzerland. It also plays an important role in the field of digitalisation. We create framework conditions that promote innovation, protect fundamental rights and support the digital transformation in a responsible manner. We are also committed to an independent, diverse and high-quality media landscape in Switzerland.
Media releases
Federal Council to strengthen cyber resilience of digital products
Although preventing security vulnerabilities is crucial for cybersecurity, Switzerland currently has few regulations regarding the cyber resilience of digital products. The Federal Council aims to change this. At its meeting on 20 August, it tasked the DDPS, in collaboration with DETEC and the EAER, with drafting a bill to be submitted for consultation. This new legislation will raise security requirements for products containing digital components, responding to the demands of Motion 24.3810, ‘Conducting urgently needed cybersecurity checks’, which was submitted by the Security Policy Committee of the Council of States.
Electronic signatures: data access period extended
When a certificate that validates an electronic signature is revoked, information about the revocation must now remain accessible online for at least 11 years. The Federal Council approved this revision to the Ordinance on the Electronic Signature at its meeting on 20 August.
Postal services: Modernisation of universal service
The universal postal and payment transaction services are to be adapted to the changing habits and needs of the public and businesses. Legal certainty is to be established regarding which postal activities are permissible besides the universal service. At its meeting on 13 August 2025, the Federal Council adopted key parameters for a revision of the law on postal services.