What are the Swiss revised FADP (nFADP) compliance deadlines?

Sep 1, 2023: Revised FADP enters into force.

When does Swiss revised FADP (nFADP) take effect?

Swiss revised FADP (nFADP) took effect on Sep 1, 2023.

Who does Swiss revised FADP (nFADP) apply to?

Private persons and federal bodies processing personal data of natural persons, including processing abroad that has effects in Switzerland. Records-of-processing exemption for companies with fewer than 250 employees unless high-risk processing.

What are the penalties under Swiss revised FADP (nFADP)?

Criminal fines of up to CHF 250,000 imposed on responsible individuals (not the company) for intentional breaches of key duties.

Swiss revised FADP (nFADP)

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Takes effectSep 1, 2023 · 3.2 years ago · Source

Revised FADP enters into forceRevised FADP and Data Protection Ordinance apply with no transition period.

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What it does

Switzerland's modernised data protection law, closely aligned to GDPR: privacy by design/default, records of processing, DPIAs, breach notification to the FDPIC as soon as possible, and cross-border transfer rules. Protects only natural persons' data.

Who it applies to: Private persons and federal bodies processing personal data of natural persons, including processing abroad that has effects in Switzerland. Records-of-processing exemption for companies with fewer than 250 employees unless high-risk processing.
Penalties: Criminal fines of up to CHF 250,000 imposed on responsible individuals (not the company) for intentional breaches of key duties.
Enforced by: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC); cantonal criminal prosecution authorities
Official name: Federal Act on Data Protection (revised FADP) of 25 September 2020
Citation: SR 235.1
Topics: Privacy, Breach notification

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No transition period was granted.

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Questions about Swiss revised FADP (nFADP)

What are the Swiss revised FADP (nFADP) compliance deadlines?: Sep 1, 2023: Revised FADP enters into force.
When does Swiss revised FADP (nFADP) take effect?: Swiss revised FADP (nFADP) took effect on Sep 1, 2023.
Who does Swiss revised FADP (nFADP) apply to?: Private persons and federal bodies processing personal data of natural persons, including processing abroad that has effects in Switzerland. Records-of-processing exemption for companies with fewer than 250 employees unless high-risk processing.
What are the penalties under Swiss revised FADP (nFADP)?: Criminal fines of up to CHF 250,000 imposed on responsible individuals (not the company) for intentional breaches of key duties.

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