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Data Privacy Comparative Guide

Data Privacy Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Switzerland, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Ist Die Ernennung Eines Datenschutzberaters Nach Dem Bundesgesetz Über Den Datenschutz (DSG) Verpflichtend?

In diesem Teil unserer Serie analysieren wir, ob und unter welchen Umständen die Ernennung eines Datenschutzberaters (DSB) nach dem Schweizer Bundesgesetz über den Datenschutz (DSG) verpflichtend ist.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Is Appointing A Data Protection Officer Mandatory Under The Federal Act On Data Protection (FADP)?

In this part of our series, we analyse if and under what circumstances the appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is mandatory under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Welche Datenschutzrechte Haben Einzelpersonen Nach Dem Bundesgesetz Über Den Datenschutz (DSG)?

In diesem Teil unserer Serie befassen wir uns mit den Datenschutzrechten, die Einzelpersonen nach dem Schweizer Datenschutzgesetz (DSG) zustehen.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

What Privacy Rights To Individuals Have Under The Federal Act On Data Protection (FADP)?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Müssen Bearbeitungstätigkeiten Intern Dokumentiert Werden?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Must Processing Activities Be Recorded Internally?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Was gilt als Personendaten im Sinne des revidierten Datenschutzgesetzes (DSG)?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

What Counts As Personal Data Under The Federal Act On Data Protection (FADP)?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

What Is The Cornerstone Of Personal Data Processing In Switzerland?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Was ist das Fundament der Bearbeitung von Personendaten in der Schweiz?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Swiss Data Protection: Almost Two Years In – What Have We Learned?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Bald zwei Jahre unter dem neuen Schweizer Datenschutzgesetz – Was haben wir gelernt?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Data Protection In International Arbitration

Switzerland Privacy

Aceris Law

First Aid Kit At Work In Switzerland: What Employers Need To Know

Switzerland Employment

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MME

Does The Federal Act On Data Protection (FADP) Require A Legal Basis For Data Processing?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

US SEC Gives Green Light To Swiss-Based Investment Adviser Registration Applications

Switzerland Commercial

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Mayer Brown

Switzerland Redefines The Foundation Era In Crypto

Switzerland Technology

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MME

Cybersecurity Compliance For Technology And Digital Service Providers In Switzerland And The European Union

European Union Privacy

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Logan & Partners

Data Protection & Cybersecurity

In Switzerland, data protection, privacy and cybersecurity are primarily governed by the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection of 25 September 2020 (Data Protection Act, FADP)...

Switzerland Privacy

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Bär & Karrer

How To Deal With US Cloud Risks In Times Of Trump

The first 100 days of Donald Trump's US administration have already caused considerable uncertainty as to where the USA is heading.

Switzerland Government

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Vischer AG

DMA In Action: Apple And Meta Fined For Anti-Steering & Pay-Or-Consent

On April 23, 2025, the European Commission wrapped up investigations into Apple and Meta (Facebook) for breaking rules under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

Switzerland Privacy

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Logan & Partners

Data Privacy & Transfer In Investigations: Switzerland

In Switzerland, the collection and processing of personal data are primarily regulated by the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and Swiss Federal Data Protection Ordinance (FDPO).

Switzerland Privacy

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Bär & Karrer

Dominate The Digital Sphere: Safeguard Your Privacy And Elevate Your Reputation

Switzerland Privacy

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LINDEMANNLAW

One Year Under The Revised Swiss Data Protection Act: Key Changes And Insights

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Ein Jahr Unter Dem Revidierten Schweizerischen Datenschutzgesetz: Die Wichtigsten Änderungen Und Erkenntnisse

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Navigating Compliance: Key Insights From FDPIC Recent Investigations

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Navigating AI With Pestalozzi – Part 4: Data Protection

Switzerland Privacy

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Data Privacy Comparative Guide

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SwissLegal

New Swiss Data Protection Act – The Most Important Changes For Companies

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Personal Data Breach Prevention And Response Strategy

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Software Development In The EU: Key Legal Considerations

European Union Privacy

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Logan & Partners

Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework: Adequacy Decision For Certified US Companies

Worldwide Privacy

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

New Swiss Data Protection Act – The Most Important Changes For Companies

This article summarises the most important changes for companies.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Personal Data Breach Prevention And Response Strategy

Laws around the world impose strict data security obligations on organisations that process personal data, and in some cases require them to report data breaches to data protection...

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Software Development In The EU: Key Legal Considerations

Are you a professional planning to develop your own software? Here's a brief guide to key EU laws and regulations you should know to prevent potential issues.

European Union Privacy

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Logan & Partners

Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework: Adequacy Decision For Certified US Companies

The Federal Council has decided on 14 August 2024 that the new Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) allows for the secure exchange of personal data between Switzerland and certified US companies...

Worldwide Privacy

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Part 13: AI In Human Resources

European Union Technology

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Vischer AG

New Swiss Data Protection Law: An Overview Of The Most Important Revisions Of The Swiss Federal Act On Data Protection

At the end of September 2020, after a legislative process of almost four years, both chambers of the Swiss Parliament approved the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (revised FADP).

Switzerland Privacy

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

EDÖB: Stellungnahme Zu Datentransfers In Die USA Und Weitere Staaten Ohne Angemessenes Datenschutzniveau

Im Nachgang zum Schrems II Urteil des EuGH hat sich der Eidgenössische Datenschutzbeauftragte zum Swiss-US Privacy Shield und zu Datentransfers in die USA geäussert.

Switzerland Privacy

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

Neues Schweizer Datenschutzrecht: Wichtigste Regelungen Der DSG-Revision Im Überblick

Nach knapp vierjährigem Gesetzgebungsprozess verabschiedete das Parlament Ende September 2020 die Revision des Schweizer Datenschutzrechts

Switzerland Privacy

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

Legitimate Interest Assessment Under The GDPR

Legitimate interest is one of the six lawful bases under the GDPR that businesses can use to process personal data. It's the most flexible basis but comes with an added responsibility...

Switzerland Privacy

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Logan & Partners

Swiss Surveillance Law: New Instruments – But Who Is Affected?

Switzerland Media & IT

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Vischer AG

Inside The AI Act: What Companies Need To Know

European Union Technology

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Logan & Partners

Der Einfluss Des Revidierten Datenschutzgesetzes Auf Die Cybersecurity – Guidelines Für Sie

Switzerland Privacy

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Blum & Grob

New Swiss Data Protection Law

Switzerland Privacy

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Digital Markets Act And Digital Services Act: Implications For Switzerland

Switzerland Media & IT

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Retargeting In Personalised Ads: Balancing E-Commerce Strategies With Data Protection

Switzerland Privacy

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Logan & Partners

The Legal Implications Of AI In Software Development

European Union Technology

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Logan & Partners

Mastering Email Marketing: Legal Compliance Of Marketing Communications

Switzerland Privacy

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Logan & Partners

Navigating The New Swiss Data Protection Act: A Checklist For Compliance And Key Differences Between The Swiss Regulation And The GDPR

Switzerland Privacy

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Logan & Partners

Federal Council Aims To Regulate Large Communication Platforms In Switzerland

Switzerland Privacy

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Logan & Partners

New Swiss Data Protection Law: An Overview Of The Most Important Revisions Of The Swiss Federal Act On Data Protection

Switzerland Privacy

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

EDÖB: Stellungnahme Zu Datentransfers In Die USA Und Weitere Staaten Ohne Angemessenes Datenschutzniveau

Switzerland Privacy

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

Neues Schweizer Datenschutzrecht: Wichtigste Regelungen Der DSG-Revision Im Überblick

Switzerland Privacy

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

Successful Data Breach Response: What Organisations Should Look Out For

Switzerland Privacy

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Bär & Karrer

China‘s New Privacy Law - What Swiss Companies Should Know

Worldwide Privacy

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Bär & Karrer

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