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Art. 320 Schweizerisches Strafgesetzbuch (StGB)
StGB; Achtzehnter Titel: Strafbare Handlungen gegen die Amts- und Berufspflicht; Verletzung des Amtsgeheimnisses
Art. 320 StGB
Wer ein Geheimnis offenbart, das ihm in seiner Eigenschaft als Mitglied einer Behörde oder als Beamter anvertraut worden ist oder das er in seiner amtlichen oder dienstlichen Stellung oder als Hilfsperson eines Beamten oder einer Behörde wahrgenommen hat, wird mit Freiheitsstrafe bis zu drei Jahren oder Geldstrafe bestraft.Die Verletzung des Amtsgeheimnisses ist auch nach Beendigung des amtlichen oder dienstlichen Verhältnisses oder der Hilfstätigkeit strafbar.
Der Täter ist nicht strafbar, wenn er das Geheimnis mit schriftlicher Einwilligung seiner vorgesetzten Behörde offenbart hat.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (244)
AbR.2002.03.Nr.27 · ow (Art. 320 Ziff. 2 StGB)
Court of Appeal Commission's Authority to Waive Official Secrecy in Investigations
This provision is cited as the basis for determining which authority is considered the 'superior authority' for granting consent to disclose official secrets.
B-5579/2013 (Art. 320 StGB)
Bank's Appeal Against Regulator's Disclosure Consent Requirement for US Client Business Withdrawal Allowed
Cited in the reasoning regarding the offense of violating official secrecy.
BK 2014 155 · be (Art. 320 Abs. 1 StGB)
Official Defense Counsel Not Considered Official Subject to Official Secrecy Statutes
This provision defines the offense of violating official secrecy, which the Tribunal ultimately ruled the defendant could not have committed.
SB110003 · zh (Art. 320 StGB)
Principal and Officer Acquitted in Official Secrecy Violation Case Over Student Drug Investigation Disclosure
The decision addresses whether the accused committed a breach of official secrecy under this article, ultimately resulting in acquittal based on justification grounds.
SBK 2025 79 · gr (Art. 320 StGB)
Release from Secrecy to Pursue Criminal Complaint for Threats Against Debt Collector
This provision is cited as the basis for the underlying duty of official secrecy from which the release was granted.
SBK 2025 79 · gr (Art. 320 Ziff. 2 StGB)
Release from Secrecy to Pursue Criminal Complaint for Threats Against Debt Collector
The court granted the release from official secrecy for the purpose of criminal proceedings, which is an exception explicitly covered by this provision.
SBK 2025 79 · gr (Art. 320 Ziff. 2 StGB)
Release from Secrecy to Pursue Criminal Complaint for Threats Against Debt Collector
This provision is cited in the reasoning as the discretionary power of the authority to grant the request for release from official secrecy.
SBK 2025 79 · gr (Art. 320 Ziff. 2 StGB)
Release from Secrecy to Pursue Criminal Complaint for Threats Against Debt Collector
This provision is cited in the reasoning as the mechanism for the supervisory authority to authorize disclosure.
502 2024 187 · fr (art. 320 ch. 1 1ère phr. CP)
Prosecutor Investigation for Violation of Official Secrecy
The substantive offense (violation of official secrecy) that formed the basis of the complaint against the appellee was discussed in relation to the elements constituting the offense.
SST.2025.96 · ag (Art. 320 Ziff. 1 Abs. 1 StGB)
Officer Guilty of Violating Official Secrecy by Disclosing Journal Information
This article is the legal basis for the conviction of the defendant for violating official secrecy.
P/9928/2023 · ge (art. 320 CP)
Appellant v. Dismissal of Proceedings Against Police Officer for Breach of Professional Secrecy
This article defines the offense of violation of official secrecy, which was the subject of the complaint, and the court concluded it was not violated.
SB240250 · zh (Art. 22 Abs. 1 StGB i.V.m. Art. 320 Ziff. 1 StGB)
Hospital Director Acquitted of Attempted Official Secrecy Violation Due to Lack of Intent
Cited in the previous judgment for the conviction of attempted violation of official secrecy.
SBK.2024.361 · ag (Art. 320 StGB)
Public Official Not Guilty of Violating Official Secrecy in Animal Welfare Investigation Disclosure
Cited as the basis for the offense of breach of official secrecy, which was the subject of the investigation.
A/4222/2023 · ge (Art. 320 CP)
Disability Insurance Dispute and Ordered Psychiatric Expertise
Cited in the reasoning concerning the penal consequences for violating professional secrecy.
A/1014/2024 · ge (Art. 320 CP)
Disability Benefits Dispute Requiring Judicial Psychiatric Expertise
Cited in the reasoning concerning the penal consequences of violating official secrecy, although this provision itself is not directly used in the final orders (I, II, III).