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Autonomous Driving And Data Privacy – Who Knows Where The Journey Is Headed?

Automated vehicles are rolling data centers that continuously collect, process, and transmit vast amounts of data to navigate safely.

Switzerland Privacy

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Vischer AG

Court Allows Prosecution Authorities To Copy Electronic Devices On Seizure

In a landmark decision 7B_550/2024 of 23 January 2026, the Federal Supreme Court overturned its recent case law to permit criminal prosecution authorities to make a preventive mirror copy of an electronic device...

Switzerland Criminal

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Bär & Karrer

EU Digital Omnibus Package: An Overview

On November 19th, 2025, the European Commission presented the Digital Omnibus package[1], a legislative initiative aimed at streamlining the rapidly expanding EU digital regulatory framework.

Switzerland Privacy

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Lenz & Staehelin

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

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

Switzerland Privacy

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Bär & Karrer

Datenpanne, was nun?

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

Court Allows Prosecution Authorities To Copy Electronic Devices On Seizure

Switzerland Criminal

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Bär & Karrer

Safe Haven Interest Rates For Advances And Loans In 2026

Switzerland Tax

BK

Bär & Karrer

Insurance & Reinsurance 2026 - Law And Practice In Switzerland

Switzerland Insurance

BK

Bär & Karrer

⚖️ Litigation Or Arbitration? When Disputes Cross Borders, Choose The Most Strategic Forum! (Video)

Switzerland Litigation

Aceris Law

Credit Suisse AT1 Bonds: Federal Supreme Court To Review FINMA Write-Off (Video)

Switzerland Finance

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LINDEMANNLAW

Unterliegen Cookies Und Tracking-Technologien Einer Einwilligungspflicht?

In diesem Teil unserer Serie befassen wir uns mit der Frage, ob Cookies und Tracking-Technologien nach Schweizer Recht einer Einwilligungspflicht unterliegen und – falls ja – wie diese umzusetzen ist.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Are Cookies And Tracking Technologies Regulated By Consent Requirements?

In this part of our series, we explore whether cookies and tracking technologies are regulated by consent requirements under Swiss law and if yes, how they must be implemented.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Do You Need Consent For Electronic Direct Marketing?

In this part of our series, we explore whether consent is needed to send electronic direct marketing messages, how this consent must be obtained and what exceptions apply.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

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

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

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

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)?

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

Must Processing Activities Be Recorded Internally?

In this part of our series, we examine whether and under which conditions personal data processing activities must be recorded internally under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

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

Im zweiten Teil unserer Serie analysieren wir die Definition von Personendaten gemäss dem Schweizer Datenschutzgesetz (DSG)...

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

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

In this second part of our series on data protection in Switzerland, we analyse the definition of personal data under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and elaborate why context matters...

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?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

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

BK

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

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

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