National Cyberstrategy (NCS) M16 International rules in cyberspace Description Switzerland is actively committed to an open, free and secure internet. It promotes the full recognition, observance and enforcement of international law in the digital space and clarifies the practical application of existing rules in partnership with other countries. It also contributes to creating conditions that facilitate the international fight against cybercrime. Switzerland pursues these goals in international organisations such as the UN, OSCE and OECD, in international expert bodies and at bilateral level. Background and need for action Overview of measure Since 2004, the international community has been negotiating the application of international law in cyberspace within UN working groups. Switzerland has been involved in these discussions from the outset and works with like-minded countries to promote an open, free and secure internet and the full recognition, observance and enforcement of international law. In this connection, it advocates an inclusive multi-stakeholder approach. On a more practical level, the challenges of combating cybercrime have increased. There is a need for better international cooperation between prosecution authorities in this area. Cloud computing is emerging as a particular challenge, with data increasingly being processed on foreign territory by companies from third countries. Switzerland wants to use bilateral agreements to create more legal certainty on this issue. Priorities - Key actors - Active participation in UN processes: Switzerland will take part in the relevant processes, in particular the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) and the negotiations on a UN cybercrime convention. Active Swiss involvement in the further development and implementation of the Council of Europe Convention on Cybercrime (Budapest Convention). Active participation in the implementation of the OSCE's confidence-building measures. Switzerland will conduct bilateral talks to address intergovernmental issues and concerns and will conclude agreements with strategically important partners. Confederation: FDFA, Armed Forces, FOCA, FOJ, FOT, GS DDPS, NCSC, OFCOM, SFOE 32