Switzerland government
independent branchData protectionReviewed
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Supervises data protection and freedom of information at federal level.
What this authority does
Advises on and supervises compliance with the revised FADP, receives breach notifications and issues binding orders. It cannot itself impose fines; penalties are criminal and pursued by the cantons.
Services for the public
- Data protection guidance
- Breach notification
- Complaints
- Freedom of information requests
Before you contact this authority
Deadlines and filing requirements change without notice. Always confirm the current procedure, fee and form version on the official website below before you rely on anything you read here. LawLegiance provides legal information, not legal advice.
Other Switzerland authorities
- Courts and justiceFederal Supreme Court (Bundesgericht)
- ImmigrationState Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
- TaxationFederal Tax Administration (FTA)
- CompetitionCompetition Commission (COMCO / WEKO)
- Financial regulationFinancial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)
- Legislation and official informationFedlex — Federal Law Portal
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