Regulatory Impact Assessment: Revision of the SPTO
What is the economic impact of the proposed SPTO revision?
Fongit
Project period2026
Related expertiseEconomic Policy, Regulatory Impact Assessment
TeamMichael Altorfer, Samuel Rutz, Michael Funk, Noe Arnold, Lukas Grether
ContactProject Description
Swiss Economics was commissioned to assess the economic implications of the proposed revision of the Ordinance on the Surveillance of Post and Telecommunications (SPTO). The study analyses how the proposed changes affect Switzerland’s position as a location for digital trust–based business models. Using stakeholder interviews, firm-level cost estimates, and quantitative projections, the analysis evaluates both sector-specific and economy-wide effects.
Methods
- Desk research
- Expert interviews
- Quantitative projections
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