Data protection for private individuals in Switzerland

Art. 10 DPO

Standard data protection clauses

Chapter 1: General ProvisionsSection 3: Disclosure of Personal Data Abroad

Statutory textStatus: 1 December 2025

1 If the controller or the processor discloses personal data abroad based on standard data protection clauses in accordance with Article 16 paragraph 2 letter d FADP, it shall take appropriate measures to ensure that the recipient complies therewith.

2 The FDPIC shall publish a list of standard data protection clauses that it has approved, issued or recognised. It shall give notice of the result of its assessment of standard data protection clauses that it has been submitted within 90 days.

Source: Version on FedlexThis translation is not an official version. Only the German, French and Italian versions are legally binding.

In brief

If a company discloses personal data abroad on the basis of standard data protection clauses (Art. 16 para. 2 FADP), it must ensure that the recipient complies with them. The FDPIC publishes a list of the clauses it has approved, issued or recognised and communicates the result of its review within 90 days.

What does this mean for me?

This rule is aimed at companies. For you, it means: standard data protection clauses are one way in which your data may lawfully reach a recipient abroad.

Implements these provisions of the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP)

  1. Art. 16 FADPPrinciples

Explanation by mydatenschutz.ch in plain language – not legal advice. The statutory text is authoritative.