Switzerland FADP
Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection
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Framework Domains (5)
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 | Notice and transparency requirements |
| CH-FADP-02 | Consent management and withdrawal |
| CH-FADP-03 | Lawful basis for processing |
| CH-FADP-04 | Purpose limitation and specification |
| CH-FADP-05 | Data minimization requirements |
Switzerland FADP: Data Governance
Organizational governance of personal data processing (Switzerland FADP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-19 | Data protection officer designation |
| CH-FADP-20 | Records of processing activities |
| 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 | Encryption of personal data |
| CH-FADP-14 | Pseudonymization techniques |
| CH-FADP-15 | Access control for personal data |
| CH-FADP-16 | Data breach notification requirements |
| CH-FADP-17 | Security incident response procedures |
| CH-FADP-18 | Regular security testing and assessment |
Switzerland FADP: Data Subject Rights
Individual rights regarding their personal data (Switzerland FADP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CH-FADP-06 | Right of access to personal data |
| CH-FADP-07 | Right to rectification of inaccurate data |
| CH-FADP-08 | Right to erasure and deletion |
| CH-FADP-09 | Right to data portability |
| CH-FADP-10 | Right to restrict processing |
| CH-FADP-11 | Right to object to processing |
| CH-FADP-12 | Automated decision-making protections |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Switzerland FADP?
Switzerland FADP is a compliance framework from Switzerland with 5 domains and 29 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 29 controls organised across 5 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 590 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are Argentina PDPA (52% coverage), Bahrain PDPL (52% coverage), CCPA/CPRA (52% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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