Legal framework
Limitation of liability
Although every care has been taken by the Federal Office of Topography swisstopo to ensure the accuracy of the published information published, no guarantee warranty can be given in respect of the accuracy, reliability, up-to-dateness or completeness of this information.
swisstopo reserves the right to alter or remove the content, in full or in part, without prior notice.
In no event can will swisstopo be held liable for any loss or damage of a material or immaterial nature arising from access to, use or non-use of published information, or from misuse of the connection or technical faults.
Links
Links to third party websites lie outside the scope of responsibility of swisstopo. Access and use of such websites occurs entirely at the user’s own risk. swisstopo expressly declares that it has no influence whatsoever over the content of any linked site. Responsibility for information and services of linked sites rests entirely with the relevant third parties.
No liability can be accepted in respect of the content of such websites.
Copyright
Information about the websites of swisstopo is accessible to the public. Downloading or copying of texts, illustrations, photos or any other data does not entail any transfer of rights toon the content.
Copyright and any other rights relating to texts, illustrations, photos or any other data available on the websites of swisstopo are the exclusive property of swisstopo or of any other expressly mentioned owners. Any reproduction requires the prior written consent of the copyright holder.
Data protection
Legal basis
The handling of personal data at swisstopo is regulated by the Federal Act on Data Protection (DSG, SR 235.1) and the Ordinance to the Federal Act on Data Protection (VDSG, SR 235.11).
Right of access to information, halt to processing and deletion
The right of access to information in accordance with Articles 8 and 9 of the Federal Act on Data Protection (DSG) gives every individual, irrespective of his or her place of residence and nationality, the right to ask swisstopo whether data on him or her is being processed. The right of access to information is the means by which Person can check the processing of their data and request any necessary correction. You can also request a halt to processing or the deletion of your data at any time.
Please contact swisstopo’s data protection advisor to exercise your right to access information, halt processing or delete your data.
Information automatically stored when you visit our websites
When you access our websites, the following data is stored in log files: IP address (i.e. the unique address that identifies your computer on the Internet), date, time, browser request and generally transmitted information on the operating system or the browser. In accordance with the Federal Act on the Surveillance of Postal and Telecommunications Traffic (SPTA), there is a statutory storage obligation for connection data from the previous six months.
We use these IP addresses, which have been anonymised in advance, to help administer the website and to gather general demographic information for aggregate use.
This usage data forms the basis for statistical anonymous evaluations that enable us to identify trends which we use to improve our offer accordingly. If you order products or subscribe to a newsletter via our websites, your e-mail address is stored separately and not linked to the anonymous log files. You can cancel your registration at any time by sending a corresponding e-mail to swisstopo’s data protection advisor.
What personal data do we collect and for what purpose?
Newslist cadastre.ch
The «Newslist cadastre.ch» informs the subscribers about the informations in the «News» section.
When you register for the newslist, only your e-mail address is saved and no further personalized summary or evaluation of your data is made. Data processing is carried out in accordance with the National Land Survey Ordinance NLSO, Art. 24 ff.
If you want to cancel your subscription to the newslist, then simply click on the ‘unsubscribe’ link that is provided in each newsletter or send us an e-mail stating your wish to unsubscribe.
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Further information
Non-disclosure of personal data
Any other use of your personal information, in particular its sale, disclosure or dissemination to third parties, is explicitly excluded.
Security
swisstopo uses the latest technologies to protect personal data from unauthorised access and improper use.
Data protection advice
The data protection advisor at swisstopo is the contact person for your enquiries relating to data protection and the right to information at swisstopo.
We will be pleased to receive your questions or comments of any kind:
Federal Office of Topography swisstopo
Data protection advisor
Seftigenstrasse 264
P.O. Box
3084 Wabern