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nFADP
Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (revised)
In force Rest of world privacy
Switzerland's revised law, closely aligned with the GDPR, with fines aimed at responsible individuals.
At a glance
- Who it applies to
- Organizations processing personal data of people in Switzerland.
- Who enforces it
- Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner
- When
- In effect since 1 September 2023.
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