Overview
The Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) is Switzerland’s primary data protection law governing the processing of personal data by private organizations and federal government bodies. The Act aims to protect the privacy and fundamental rights of individuals whose personal data is processed, while promoting transparency, accountability, and lawful data handling practices. It establishes requirements for the collection, use, disclosure, storage, and transfer of personal data, outlines the rights of data subjects, and defines the responsibilities of data controllers and processors. The FADP also provides oversight and enforcement mechanisms through Switzerland’s data protection regulatory framework, helping ensure that personal data is processed securely, fairly, and in accordance with Swiss law.