The Federal Authorities
of the Swiss Confederation

Section 5: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner
< Art. 26a Reappointment and termination of the term of office
> Art. 27 Supervision of federal bodies

Art. 26b1 Secondary occupation

The Federal Council may permit the Commissioner to carry on another occupation provided this does not compromise his independence and standing.


1 Inserted by No. 3 of the Federal Act of 19 March 2010 on the Implementation of Framework Decision 2008/977/JHA on the protection of personal data processed in the framework of police and judicial cooperation in criminal matters, in force since 1 Dec. 2010 (AS 2010 3387 3418; BBl 2009 6749).

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