Call to regulate web services

SWITZERLAND’S data protection chief said the country needs new rules to regulate Internet services such as Google which could pose a problem for individuals’ privacy.

“I believe that Internet services and applications that could endanger personal rights must be subject to a licensing procedure. A change in legislation is needed not just for Google, but for all IT applications.

“Everyone that offers applications on the market that could harm personal rights must be certified.” said Hanspeter Thuer, data protection commissioner, in an interview with Sonntag.