A proposed revision to Switzerland’s digital surveillance regulations has met with broad political and industry backlash, reported RTS. Critics say the draft, put forward by the Federal Council, threatens data privacy, allows disproportionate state intervention, and could undermine the country’s reputation as an innovation hub.

Industry and civil society groups were equally critical. The Swiss Digital Society, encrypted messaging platform Threema, and privacy-focused email provider ProtonMail warned that the revisions amount to an significant expansion of state surveillance powers.