On commissioning a survey, the Federal Council shall determine the extent to which the cantons and communes participate in conducting the survey.
It may instruct the transfer of data from their databases, provided the legal basis for the database does not expressly exclude the use of such data for statistical purposes. In the event that the data are subject to a statutory duty of confidentiality, in accordance with Article 19 of this Act and Article 39 of the Data Protection Act of 25 September 20201, they may not be disclosed.2
The cantons and communes each meet the costs incurred arising from their participation. Cantonal legislation may regulate the allocation of costs between the cantons and the communes differently.
The Federal Council may provide compensation for special expenditures or for supplementary services provided voluntarily.