Simon PhippsJul 1, 2024

Switzerland passes law requiring #OpenSource software in the public sector. "All public bodies must disclose the source code of software developed by or for them, unless precluded by third-party rights or security concerns" Well done @maemst, great work!

https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/collection/open-source-observatory-osor/news/new-open-source-law-switzerland

New Open Source law in Switzerland

Switzerland has enacted the "Federal Law on the Use of Electronic Means for the Fulfilment of Governmental Tasks" (EMBAG), establishing a mandatory requirement for open source software within public sector bodies.

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Show threadEdvin MalinovskisJul 1, 2024
@webmink @maemst lets hope that the "third-party rights or security concerns" doesn't end up doing the heavy lifting 🤞
Show threadApicultor 🐝

@nCrazed @webmink @maemst Dropped into this thread to find this and it was the very first reply.

This is a loophole so huge you could drive a dump truck through it.

My Champagne, alas, will stay in the fridge for now.

Jul 1, 2024 at 3:02pmWeb