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.

Switzerland

FADP

Federal Act on Data Protection (revised nFADP)

简要说明

Switzerland's revised data protection law aligns closely with the GDPR. For most cookies and marketing it works on an opt-out and transparency basis rather than strict prior opt-in, but clear notice and an easy way to object are expected.

地区

Switzerland

生效状态

Revised act in force since September 2023

分类

欧洲与英国

适用对象

Private organizations and federal bodies that process personal data of people in Switzerland, including controllers based abroad whose processing affects people in Switzerland.

处罚

Fines of up to CHF 250,000 can be imposed on responsible individuals by the cantonal authorities.

主要义务

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