Swiss FADP

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What is Swiss FADP?

The Swiss Data Protection Act, formally known as the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), is a data protection policy aimed at protecting individuals’ privacy and fundamental rights when their data is processed. The Swiss parliament adopted a slew of new FADP amendments that will go into effect in September 2023.

Is my company subject to the Swiss FADP?

The Swiss FADP applies to any company that:

Are registered in Switzerland
Offer or provide products and services to Swiss citizens.
Aside from enterprises, the Swiss data protection law also applies to individuals who process personal data if they are Swiss or process data of Swiss citizens.

What are the penalties for non-compliance?

The FADP’s provisions are enforced by the FDPIC and state prosecutors.

• Data controllers who violate the law may be penalized up to CHF 10,000 under the current FADP.
• The maximum fine under the amended FADP, however, will be CHF 250,000.
• In terms of businesses and organizations, the amended FADP will impose criminal penalties on both. In addition to the organization, its data controller will face a monetary sanction of up to CHF 50,000.

Do you have questions about FADP compliance?

Do you have questions about FADP compliance or how to ensure your organization’s responsibilities to users and numerous legislation are met? We’re here to assist you.

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How Can an Organization Implement the FADP?

Organizations must comply with FADP if they:

Monitor their data inventories on a regular basis and distinguish between sensitive personal data and personal data;

Reevaluate FADP obligations and implement measures to ensure seamless compliance;

Explicitly disclose their data processing operations by written policies and privacy notices that are transparent;

Respond to data subjects' requests and provide a user-friendly platform to assist data subjects;

Install a comprehensive data breach notification mechanism;

Catalog their processes and determine cross-border data flows from Switzerland to other countries in order to meet FADP cross-border criteria.

Prepare a thorough data subject requests architecture;

Create procedures for scanning, tracking, and producing ROPA reports for compliance.

Put in place independent, resilient, and organizational security mechanisms to safeguard their processing activities; and

Conduct data protection impact evaluations in accordance with the FDPA.

Why Choose Us?

DPOsphere helps global corporations abide by the relevant laws. By doing this, businesses gain the trust of their customers and
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To determine the data flow within a group of businesses, DPOsphere does thorough data mapping. In light of this, we assist our clients in closing any gaps that are now present. The adoption of privacy rules, organizational and technical safeguards, contractual agreements, protocols for data breaches, and demands from data subjects are all included in this. We can carve out legal exceptions for cultural differences while keeping an eye on our customers’ larger commercial interests thanks to our multilingual team of lawyers and DPOsphere experts.

To reap these benefits, firms must first have a thorough awareness of the domestic and international regulations that govern their operations and industry. DPOsphere’s jurisdictions are focused on assessments and audits related to specific domain components like as data security. These reassessments and audits are critical for maintaining a system’s viability and avoiding legal violations while meeting statutory, regulatory, security, and contractual duties.

DPOsphere addresses these requirements while also providing the simplicity of use and flexibility required to ensure compliance with the legislation applicable to your firm, all from a single user-friendly interface. Maintain compliance and peace of mind while growing your organization by choosing DPOsphere, relying on our cutting-edge technology and legal experience.