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Switzerland should introduce a national air passenger database. The National approved on Tuesday, by 166 votes to 25, a Federal Council project to this effect. However, he provided some clarifications. The file goes to the Council of States.
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December 17, 2024 – 11:40
(Keystone-ATS) This involves implementing the “Passenger Name Record” system, already adopted in the EU and the United States in particular. It is an effective instrument in the fight against terrorism and serious crime, said several elected officials from all sides. If Switzerland does not follow, it could become a fault in the middle of Europe.
Information concerning sensitive personal data will not be communicated. Concerning the duration of data retention, those showing no indication of a terrorist offense or another serious criminal offense will not be recorded for more than six months. They will also be pseudonymised after one month.
The left and the PVL wanted to strengthen data protection. The PS and the PVL also demanded that private aviation be subject to the law.
