Archiving Act (Switzerland)
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The Archiving Act (ArchA) (German: Archivierungsgesetz, BGA, French: Loi fédérale sur l’archivage, LAr, Italian: Legge sull’archiviazione, LAr), is a Swiss federal law that governs the management, preservation, and accessibility of public Swiss federal archives.[1] It was adopted on 26 June 1998 by the Federal Assembly and came into force on 1 October 1999.[2]
Archiving Act (ArchA) | |
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Federal Assembly of Switzerland | |
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Territorial extent | Switzerland |
Enacted by | Federal Assembly of Switzerland |
Enacted | 26 June 1998 |
Commenced | 1 October 1999 |
Status: Current legislation |
ArchA aims to ensure the preservation of Switzerland's documentary heritage for future generations, promote transparency and accountability in government, and facilitate research and public access to archival materials. It applies to all federal administrative units and agencies, as well as to any private entities that are entrusted with the management of public archives. At the cantonal level, this subject is covered through separate cantonal laws.[3]
ArchA is enforced by the Swiss Federal Archives, which is responsible for overseeing the management of public archives at the federal level. The Federal Archives provide guidance and support to federal administrative units and agencies on matters related to archiving, including the development of policies and procedures for the management and preservation of archival material.