Telecommunications Act (TCA) (TCA)
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Art. 47 Security communication
1 The Federal Council shall determine the telecommunications services that telecommunications service providers must provide in order that the armed forces, civil defence, Border Guard, police, fire brigade, the rescue services and the civilian authorities can fulfil their duties in all circumstances. 2 It may require providers with a view to and in special and exceptional situations to make premises and installations available and to tolerate exercises. 3 It shall regulate the compensation for these services, having due regard to the interests of the provider. 4 It may require the necessary personnel to serve if a special situation so requires. 5 The provisions on requisition and the General’s powers under Armed Forces Act of 3 February 1995 are reserved.
Art. 47 — Amended by No I of the FA of 22 March 2019, in force since 1 Jan. 2021 (AS 2020 6159; BBl 2017 6559). Para. 5 — SR 510.10
Art. 48 Restriction of telecommunications
1 The Federal Council may order the surveillance, restriction or interruption of telecommunications in extraordinary circumstances or when vital national interests require it. It shall regulate the question of any indemnity payable for carrying out these tasks, having due regard to the interests of the persons required to perform them. 2 The measures described in paragraph 1 shall not constitute grounds for any claim for damages or reimbursement of fees.
Para. 1 — Second sentence amended by No I of the FA of 22 March 2019, in force since 1 Jan. 2021 (AS 2020 6159; BBl 2017 6559).
Art. 48a Security
1 Telecommunications service providers shall take action against the unauthorised manipulation of telecommunications installations by telecommunications transmissions. They are entitled to reroute or block connections and to suppress information in order to protect the installations. 2 To protect against hazards, avoid damage and minimise risks, the Federal Council may issue provisions on the security of information and of telecommunications infrastructures and services, in particular in relation to: a. availability; b. operation; c. securing redundant infrastructures; d. reporting interference; e. tracing processes; f. rerouting or blocking connections and suppressing information in accordance with paragraph 1.
Art. 48a — Inserted by No I of the FA of 24 March 2006 (AS 2007 921; BBl 2003 7951). Amended by No I of the FA of 22 March 2019, in force since 1 Jan. 2021 (AS 2020 6159; BBl 2017 6559).