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Mac ( mac@programming.dev )  to Opensource@programming.dev · 2 years ago

Switzerland mandates all software developed for the government be open sourced

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Switzerland mandates all software developed for the government be open sourced

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Mac ( mac@programming.dev )  to Opensource@programming.dev · 2 years ago
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New Open Source law in Switzerland
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Switzerland has enacted the "Federal Law on the Use of Electronic Means for the Fulfilment of Governmental Tasks" (EMBAG), establishing a mandatory requirement for open source software within public sector bodies.
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  • hitmyspot ( hitmyspot@aussie.zone ) 
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    2 years ago

    I’m pretty sure Ireland open sourced their covid tracing app at the time they were being used. Its a pity that google and apple were so slow with their implementation.

  • BB_C ( BB_C@programming.dev ) 
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    CTRL-F security
    lol

    • Ethan ( firelizzard@programming.dev ) 
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      2 years ago

      Obscurity is not real security

      • BB_C ( BB_C@programming.dev ) 
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        2 years ago

        As predicted, none of you got what I was referring to. Although simply doing the search would have got you there.

        The EMBAG law stipulates that all public bodies must disclose the source code of software developed by or for them, unless precluded by third-party rights or security concerns.

        Also as predicted, this escape hatchet exists for skipping compliance.

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