Safe harbour - Ntic

Safe Harbor Framework invalidation : recommendations for Switzerland

In a decision dated October 6th, 2015, (Case Max Schrems vs Facebook) the European Union Court of Justice invalidated the Safe Harbor Framework. United States have been clearly considered as a country where the level of security related to data is not adequate due to US regulations allowing mass-surveillance. This article brings a brief overview of the recommendations from the Swiss Data Protection Commissioner for companies in Switzerland.

Cells

Celine case: Bayer not liable for Yasmin contraceptive pills

The Swiss Supreme Court found that Bayer AG did not breach the Swiss Product Liability Act for lack of information in the medication leaflet. This article outlines the key legal issues relating to drug liability under the Swiss framework and compares the situation between Switzerland and the US in particular from lawsuits perspective involving 4th generation contraceptive pills.

Google Glass

Google Glass : pros or cons ?

Google Glass is very popular but do not receive general agreement. However this gadget has got an incredible industrial value and some revolutionary concepts of use (e.g : e-Health, human interaction in other languages, etc.), it is, and will still be, a cause of concern for consumer protection and privacy. This article is intended for taking stock of the actual knowledge through Internet media and the legal situation in several countries that already initiated preventive prohibitions (like USA, UK, France). Finally, a brief outline of the legal issues in swiss law will be approached.