Context
Switzerland has significantly modernized its data protection framework. The revised Federal Act on Data Protection (LPD / nFADP) entered into force on 1 September 2023.
The Essentials of the New Swiss Data Protection Act (LPD / nFADP)
Switzerland has carried out a major overhaul of its data protection legislation. The revised law draws heavily on the principles of the GDPR, bringing Swiss regulations closer to the European standard while maintaining its own distinct identity.
Your Guide to the New LPD
We have prepared a practical guide to help you understand the key provisions of the new law, including:
• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA)
• The Data Protection Advisor (Conseiller à la protection des données)
• International data transfers
• Subprocessing and processor obligations
• And many other essential updates
Annex: Full LPD / GDPR correspondence table for easy comparison.
The original resource is available as a PDF with preview and direct download.