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The Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) In Conflict With The Swiss Data Protection Act (FADP)?

An issue not to be underestimated; since the entry into force of the revised FADP, natural persons (rather than the legal person acting) may be fined up to CHF 250,000 for violations of the FADP.

Switzerland Privacy

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Mandaris

Haftpflichtrecht Für Künstliche Intelligenz

Die Digitalisierung ist heute in aller Munde. Sie verkörpert die aktuelle Speerspitze des technischen Fortschritts der Informationsgesellschaft und einer Entwicklung...

Switzerland Technology

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Swiss Federal Supreme Court Clarifies The Notion Of "Potential Relevance" And Provides Guidance Regarding The Protection Of Privacy In Unsealing Proceedings

In a recently released ruling 7B_31/2025 of 13 August 2025 (scheduled for publication in the Official Collection of Decisions), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court (SFSC) precised its case law and provided practical...

Switzerland Privacy

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Bär & Karrer

Datenpanne, was nun?

In diesem Teil unserer Serie analysieren wir, ob und unter welchen Umständen Datensicherheitsverletzungen den zuständigen Behörden in der Schweiz gemeldet werden müssen.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Data Breach, What Now?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Welche Sicherheitsmassnahmen Müssen Unternehmen Ergreifen, Um Personendaten Zu Schützen Und Das Risiko Von Cybersicherheitsvorfällen Zu Reduzieren?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

What Security Measures Are Organisations Required To Take To Protect Personal Data And Reduce The Risk Of Cybersecurity Incidents?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Dürfen Personendaten frei über Grenzen hinweg übermittelt werden – oder gibt es Einschränkungen?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Can Personal Data Freely Cross Borders - Or Are There Limitations?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Wie Viel Transparenz Ist Bei Der Bearbeitung Von Personendaten Erforderlich?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

How Much Transparency Is Required When Processing Personal Data?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Unterliegen Cookies Und Tracking-Technologien Einer Einwilligungspflicht?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Are Cookies And Tracking Technologies Regulated By Consent Requirements?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Do You Need Consent For Electronic Direct Marketing?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

NEWSLETTER Du 8 Au 19 Septembre 2025 | N° 112

Switzerland Criminal

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Private Debt In Switzerland – Practitioners' Perspective | Key Considerations And Practical Solutions

Switzerland Finance

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Borel & Barbey

Amendments To The Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act

Switzerland Government

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Lenz & Staehelin

NEWSLETTER du 11 août au 5 septembre 2025 | n° 111

Switzerland Litigation

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

CONVINUS Global Mobility Insights NEWSLETTER Herbst / Fall 2025

Switzerland Immigration

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CONVINUS

Braucht Es Eine Einwilligung Für Elektronische Direktwerbung?

In diesem Teil unserer Serie befassen wir uns mit der Frage, ob für den Versand von elektronischer Direktwerbung eine Einwilligung erforderlich ist, wie diese eingeholt werden muss und welche Ausnahmen gelten.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

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)?

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

What Is The Cornerstone Of Personal Data Processing In Switzerland?

In this part of our series, we explore the principles of personal data processing, which are stipulated in Art. 6, Art. 8 and Art. 19-21 of the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

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

In diesem Teil unserer Serie befassen wir uns mit den Grundprinzipien der Bearbeitung von Personendaten, wie sie in Art. 6, Art. 8 sowie Art. 19–21 des revidierten...

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

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

It's been almost two years since the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) came into force on September 1, 2023...

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

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

Seit dem Inkrafttreten des revidierten Bundesgesetzes über den Datenschutz (DSG) am 1. September 2023 sind fast zwei Jahre vergangen...

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Data Protection In International Arbitration

Switzerland Privacy

Aceris Law

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

Our online presence is often the first impression, protecting and optimizing your digital footprint is not just a necessity – it's your competitive edge.

Switzerland Privacy

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LINDEMANNLAW

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

More than a year has passed since the revised Swiss Data Protection Act (Federal Act on Data Protection - FADP) entered into force on 1 September 2023, together with the new Ordinance to the Federal...

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

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

Am 1. September 2023 ist das revidierte Bundesgesetz über den Datenschutz (DSG) in Kraft getreten, zusammen mit der neuen Verordnung über den Datenschutz (DSV) und der neuen Verordnung über Datenschutzzertifizierungen (VDSZ).

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

Switzerland Privacy

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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

Part 13: AI In Human Resources

European Union Technology

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Vischer AG

Data Protection Impact Assessment In Switzerland

Switzerland Privacy

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Logan & Partners

Data Scraping In Europe: A Legal Compass

Switzerland Privacy

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Logan & Partners

Part 7: The EU AI Act - What It Means In Practice For Most Companies

Switzerland Commercial

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Vischer AG

Protecting Data Privacy: Is Your Strategy Quantum-Ready?

Switzerland Privacy

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LINDEMANNLAW

Legitimate Interest Assessment Under The GDPR

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

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