News
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The Swiss Federal Council publishes the draft of the revised Swiss Federal Data Protection Act
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Guide to the Swiss-US Privacy Shield issued by the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner
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Swiss Federal Data Protection Act Revision – Publication of opinions received in the consultation process
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Secret surveillance conducted by the Disability Insurance held unlawful by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court
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The Cantonal Court of Schwyz rejects the admissibility of dash-cam video evidence in criminal proceedings against a motorist suspected of traffic violations
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The Swiss Federal Council has approved the preliminary draft on the processing of personal data by the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
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The Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) published his activity report for 2016/2017
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New Explanatory Notes on Voice Recognition Systems
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Commissioner publishes information relating to Swiss-US Privacy Shield
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Entry into force of the Federal Act on Electronic Patient Files
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Self-certification under the Swiss-US Privacy Shield is starting on 12 April 2017
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Preliminary draft of a Swiss act on electronic identity
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Chart comparing the current Federal Data Protection Act (DPA) with the preliminary draft of the revised Act (with comments)
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On 11 January 2017, the Federal Council announced the establishment of a new framework for transferring personal data from Switzerland to the United States: the Swiss-US Privacy Shield.
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English translation of the preliminary draft of a revised Swiss Federal Data Protection Act
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English translation of the draft revised FINMA Outsourcing Circular set to replace Circular 2008/7
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The Federal Council has issued a preliminary draft of a revised Swiss Federal Data Protection Act – Businesses will need to adapt
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Facebook Switzerland is not responsible for the production of user data
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FINMA releases a draft update to its Outsourcing Circular
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On 9 November 2016, the Swiss Federal Administrative Court (FAC) upheld legal provisions allowing for the retention of personal data by post and telecommunication services.
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The Court of Justice of the European Union holds that dynamic IP addresses constitute personal data for media services providers