Dear members of the ISOC-CH Community,

This is your final and gentle reminder for the upcoming General Assembly (GV) and Policy Sessions 2025 on February 27th (both in person and online). We also have some important updates to share!

Engaging Debate on Swiss E-ID

We are excited to host a debate on the Swiss E-ID, a crucial topic that requires careful discussion. Our debate, in English, will provide a valuable opportunity to expand awareness and deepen understanding of the stakes involved. You can read further details about the panelists here: Public Policy Sessions 2025 - ISOC Switzerland Chapter

Standing together with our Global Encryption Coalition partners for strong encryption 

ISOC Switzerland Chapter has joined over 100 civil society organizations, companies, and cybersecurity experts in co-signing a joint letter led by the Global Encryption Coalition (GEC). Addressed to the UK Home Secretary, the letter urges the Home Office to withdraw its demand that Apple weaken its encrypted services. This demand threatens security, privacy, the economy, and freedom of expression- all of which must be considered in digital identity discussions. As a result, Apple removed its Advanced Data Protection feature in the UK. 

You can read the letter here: UK Government’s Demand for an Apple Backdoor Puts Global Security at Risk - ISOC Switzerland Chapter 

Join us on February 27th!

We look forward to welcoming and seeing you there! Please register now for both events: Events - ISOC Switzerland Chapter 

Important reminder: if you plan to vote remotely, you must assign a proxy in the room, You can download the proxy template here: ISOC-CH General Assembly 2025

We greatly appreciate your engagement and look forward to insightful discussions with our panelists and all of you.

 

Sincerely,

-Berna Alp

On behalf of the ISOC Switzerland Board