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nFADP
Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revised)
WhenIn effect since 1 September 2023
Who enforces itFederal Data Protection and Information Commissioner
Who it applies toOrganizations processing personal data of people in Switzerland.
Tell the regulatorNotify the FDPIC as soon as possible of a breach likely to pose a high risk
DPO requiredOptional for private controllers
RegistrationNo registration for private controllers
Transfers abroadAllowed to Federal Council-listed adequate countries
Request deadline30 days for access requests, extendable with notice to the data subject
Maximum fineCriminal fine up to CHF 250,000 per individual
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