FADP
Federal Act on Data Protection (revised nFADP)
Switzerland
Revised act in force since September 2023
Europe & UK
Who must comply
Private organizations and federal bodies that process personal data of people in Switzerland, including controllers based abroad whose processing affects people in Switzerland.
Penalties
Fines of up to CHF 250,000 can be imposed on responsible individuals by the cantonal authorities.
Key obligations
- Provide clear information about who collects data and why
- Allow individuals to object to processing and direct marketing
- Keep a record of processing activities where required
- Run a data protection impact assessment for high-risk processing
- Report serious data breaches to the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner
How ConsentX helps
Geo-aware banner that adapts notice for Swiss visitors
Transparent purpose and recipient disclosures
Easy object and withdraw controls
Consent and preference receipts for evidence
Region rule engine to tune Swiss behavior separately from the EU
Get FADP ready with ConsentX
This page is a plain-English summary for general information and is not legal advice. Confirm your obligations with qualified local counsel.
How to comply with FADP using ConsentX
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Scan your website
Run a free scan to find every cookie and tracker on your site, so you know exactly what needs consent under FADP.
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Show a geo-aware consent banner
Add the ConsentX banner. It detects each visitor region and shows the consent experience that FADP requires, automatically.
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Block trackers until consent
Keep non-essential cookies and trackers blocked until the visitor agrees, so nothing fires before consent.
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Record tamper-evident proof
Every choice is stored as a tamper-evident consent receipt you can produce in a FADP audit.
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Handle data requests on time
Use the built-in DSAR workflow with SLA timers to answer access, deletion and opt-out requests within the legal deadline.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Swiss FADP require opt-in consent for cookies?+
For most non-sensitive cookies the revised FADP relies on transparency and a right to object rather than strict prior opt-in, though clear notice and easy objection are still required.
Who enforces the FADP?+
The Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner, known as the FDPIC, oversees and enforces the law.