Switzerland FADP
Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP/nDSG)
Switzerland's revised data protection law with Article 21 automated decision transparency requirements, human review rights, and fines up to CHF 250,000.
Jurisdiction
Switzerland
Enacted
Sep 25, 2020
Effective
Sep 1, 2023
Enforcement
Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC)
Non-EU compliance pathway with automated decision transparency
FDPIC Official GuidanceWhy It Matters
Switzerland's FADP Article 21 automated decision transparency requirements directly impact AI chatbot risk assessments. Provides non-EU compliance pathway for AI companies not subject to GDPR.
Recent Developments
Effective September 2023; provides non-EU compliance pathway
At a Glance
Applies to
Who Must Comply
- Data controllers and processors in Switzerland
- Entities processing data of Swiss residents
- Automated decision-making systems
Safety Provisions
- Article 21: Automated decision transparency and explanation
- Human review rights for automated decisions
- Data Protection Impact Assessment for high-risk processing
- Breach notification required
- Cross-border transfer protections
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
CHF 250K
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Switzerland
Focus Areas
Cite This
APA
Switzerland. (2020). Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP/nDSG).
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Last updated January 22, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.