Switzerland

The following provisions can apply:
• Falsification or suppression of information in connection with a telecommunications service (Article 49 TCA) – penalty: custodial sentence up to three years or monetary penalty;
• Unauthorized misuse or disclosure of information received by means of a telecom-munications installation not intended for the receiver (Article 50 TCA) – penalty: cus-todial sentence of up to one year or monetary penalty;
• Interfering in telecommunications or broadcasting (Article 51 TCA) – penalty: custodi-al sentence up to one year or monetary penalty;
• Obstructing, disrupting or endangering the operation of a telecommunication service or utility provider (Article 239 SCC) – penalty: custodial sentence up to three years or monetary penalty;
• Breach of postal or telecommunications secrecy (Art. 321ter SCC) – penalty: custodial sentence not exceeding three years or monetary penalty; Articles 43, 53 TCA – penal-ty: fine not exceeding CHF 5,000).