Switzerland FADP
Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection
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Framework Domains (24)
Automated Decisions
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-14 | Automated individual decisions and personality profiling |
Data Quality
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-05 | Data accuracy and rectification |
Data Subject Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-04 | Data subject access right |
| CH-FADP-13 | Right to object and request blocking |
Employment
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-17 | Workplace and employment data |
Enforcement
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-20 | Sanctions and remedies under the FADP |
Federal Bodies
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-12 | Federal body specific obligations |
Information Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-06 | Information security obligations |
International Transfers
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-07 | Cross border data transfers |
Personality Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-10 | Personality protection |
Processing Principles
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-02 | Principles of lawful processing |
Processor Management
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-11 | Outsourcing to processors |
Records
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-16 | Record keeping and accountability |
Registration
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-09 | Notification of data files to the FDPIC |
Regulator Cooperation
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-15 | Cooperation with the FDPIC |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-01 | Scope and applicability of the Federal Act on Data Protection |
Sector Specific
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-18 | Sector specific rules |
Sensitive Data
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-03 | Sensitive personal data and personality profiles |
Sharing
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-08 | Disclosure to third parties |
Switzerland FADP: Accountability & Compliance
Demonstration of compliance and accountability (Switzerland FADP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-25 | Compliance monitoring and auditing |
| CH-FADP-26 | Training and awareness programs |
| CH-FADP-27 | Regulatory reporting and cooperation |
| CH-FADP-28 | Complaints handling and resolution |
| CH-FADP-29 | Enforcement and penalties awareness |
Switzerland FADP: Data Collection & Consent
Requirements for lawful collection and consent management (Switzerland FADP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-01 | Scope and applicability of the Federal Act on Data Protection |
| CH-FADP-02 | Principles of lawful processing |
| CH-FADP-03 | Sensitive personal data and personality profiles |
| CH-FADP-04 | Data subject access right |
| CH-FADP-05 | Data accuracy and rectification |
Switzerland FADP: Data Governance
Organizational governance of personal data processing (Switzerland FADP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-19 | Transparency and proactive information |
| CH-FADP-20 | Sanctions and remedies under the FADP |
| CH-FADP-21 | Data protection impact assessments |
| CH-FADP-22 | Privacy by design and default |
| CH-FADP-23 | Data processing agreements |
| CH-FADP-24 | Cross-border transfer safeguards |
Switzerland FADP: Data Security
Technical and organizational security measures (Switzerland FADP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-13 | Right to object and request blocking |
| CH-FADP-14 | Automated individual decisions and personality profiling |
| CH-FADP-15 | Cooperation with the FDPIC |
| CH-FADP-16 | Record keeping and accountability |
| CH-FADP-17 | Workplace and employment data |
| CH-FADP-18 | Sector specific rules |
Switzerland FADP: Data Subject Rights
Individual rights regarding their personal data (Switzerland FADP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-06 | Information security obligations |
| CH-FADP-07 | Cross border data transfers |
| CH-FADP-08 | Disclosure to third parties |
| CH-FADP-09 | Notification of data files to the FDPIC |
| CH-FADP-10 | Personality protection |
| CH-FADP-11 | Outsourcing to processors |
| CH-FADP-12 | Federal body specific obligations |
Transparency
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-19 | Transparency and proactive information |
Your Compliance Coverage
If you comply with Switzerland FADP, you already cover:
CCPA/CPRA
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Switzerland FADP?
Switzerland FADP is a compliance framework from Switzerland with 24 domains and 49 controls. Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Switzerland FADP have?
Switzerland FADP has 49 controls organised across 24 domains. The largest domains are Switzerland FADP: Data Subject Rights (7 controls), Switzerland FADP: Data Governance (6 controls), Switzerland FADP: Data Security (6 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Switzerland FADP map to?
Switzerland FADP maps to 609 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are CCPA/CPRA (52% coverage), APPI (52% coverage), Privacy Act 1988 (Australia) (52% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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