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Switzerland mandates all software developed for the government be open sourced

Switzerland mandates software source code disclosure for public sector: A legal milestone

https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/collection/open-source-observatory-osor/news/new-open-source-law-switzerland

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[-] bassomitron@lemmy.world 39 points 1 year ago

This makes me curious in the US on whether or not government app source code would be provided via a FOIA request.

[-] catloaf@lemm.ee 12 points 1 year ago

Generally, works of the US government are public domain.

However, most apps are produced on contract with development companies, and I expect the contract specifies that the rights remain with the developer.

[-] satanmat@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

Short version: no

Long version: I’m pretty sure; no. I believe that; tools used like apps would not be subject to FOIA.

I deal with public records requests at work… email, documents etc. sure thing, but I’m pretty sure that the AG would laugh at you requesting the source code for apps we use.

—- I could only wish that we were mandated to use only open source software

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