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Swiss data policy
As an independent think tank, we promote dialogue between public authorities and research institutions, business associations, companies and civil society organizations.
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With its report on the Z'graggen motion, the Federal Council is sending a strong signal for self-determined policy.
If we demand a right to the analog route today, we should also talk about a right to digitization at the same time.
The second "Swiss Data Space Forum" focused on five success factors for the further development of the Swiss data ecosystem.
A new study shows that while there are over a hundred data exchange initiatives in Switzerland, their full potential is far from being exhausted.
Non-monetary levers such as transparent feedback loops and structurally anchored patient participation are needed.
The workshop series with the BACS showed that in the event of a crisis, there is a need for improved data-based interaction between the operators of critical infrastructures.
Digital sovereignty comes into play where Switzerland as a state is institutionally affected. It concerns systemically effective events that affect the state as a whole.
In order to enable increased use of open data, the master's thesis recommends an open data strategy and the establishment of a central coordination role (Data Steward).
The hurdles cited by the Federal Council that speak against the motion are operational in nature.
A central, national data collection and infrastructure is crucial for making informed policy decisions.
How can data contribute to solving social challenges – and where are suitable data sources? The five-day intensive course takes place in Zurich and Bern.
During the Gaia-X Summit 2024 in Helsinki, the organization announces the establishment of a hub in Switzerland.
Publications
Our publications get to the bottom of data policy issues. The articles are usually created collaboratively with various partners and aim at practice-related recommendations for Switzerland.
“The way the Swiss Data Alliance co-designs policies with actors from science, politics, business and administration is textbook collaborative governance.”
– Kevin Andermatt, Institute for Public Management at the ZHAW
Our approach
Data unfolds its maximum value when we consider it as a common good (\"Commons\"). For this to happen, there needs to be an exchange between all actors on an equal footing. The rights of users must be a particular focus: Every person needs a copy of the data they have generated – and should be able to independently control its further use.