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Executive Summary
The Department of Economics, Education and Research (WBF) opens a consultation on June 19, 2026 regarding amendments to the Federal Law Against Undeclared Work. The revision implements Motion 24.3202 by Martin Candinas. It enables information exchange between cantonal control authorities, commercial register, debt enforcement and bankruptcy offices. Cantonal authorities will gain direct access to the IVZ data system of the Federal Roads Office. A regulatory gap in the Transparency Act (TJPG) of September 26, 2025 will be closed. The consultation period ends on October 16, 2026.
Persons
- Martin Candinas (Motion proposer; Motion 24.3202)
Topics
- Combating undeclared work
- Governmental data exchange
- Transparency legislation
- Federal cooperation
Clarus Lead
The legislative revision addresses a practical coordination gap between federal levels: Previously, cantonal control authorities could not systematically access nationwide registers. The new regulation creates a legal basis for direct data access for the first time and enables reporting of discrepancies in the transparency register – an instrument that was previously unavailable for combating undeclared work. This increases investigative efficiency against illegal employment and insurance fraud.
Detailed Summary
The consultation opening affects three legislative levels. First, information exchange between cantonal control authorities among themselves and with commercial register, debt enforcement and bankruptcy offices is legally anchored – a measure to increase administrative control density. Second, cantonal control authorities receive an explicit legal basis for direct access to the IVZ data system of the Federal Roads Office, which contains information on vehicles and owners and can be relevant in identifying undeclared work operations.
Third, the Federal Law on the Transparency of Legal Entities and the Identification of Beneficial Owners (TJPG) of September 26, 2025 is clarified: Competent bodies in the field of insurance fraud, insurance abuse and undeclared work gain the right to report discrepancies to the transparency register. This closes a regulatory gap and improves the data quality of the register for control purposes.
Key Messages
- Federal data exchange for combating undeclared work is legally anchored for the first time
- Cantonal authorities gain direct access to nationwide registers (IVZ system)
- Transparency Act is expanded to include obligation to report discrepancies
- Consultation runs until October 16, 2026
Critical Questions
Data Protection & Proportionality: What safeguards prevent misuse of expanded data access by cantonal authorities, and has a data protection impact assessment been conducted?
Practical Implementation: Do all cantonal control authorities have the technical infrastructure and training for access to the IVZ system, or will implementation gaps emerge between cantons?
Effectiveness Measurement: What indicators will be used to measure the success of undeclared work combating after implementation – number of inspections, fines, detected cases?
Transparency Register Quality: How is it ensured that reported discrepancies are processed promptly and do not lead to data backlogs in the register?
Coordination with Cantons: Were cantons consulted in the preparation, and are there differences in willingness to participate in expanded data exchange?
Sources
Primary Source: Amendment to the Federal Law Against Undeclared Work (Implementation of Motion 24.3202 Candinas) – Consultation Opening – https://fedlex.data.admin.ch/eli/dl/proj/2026/37/cons_1
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