Data protection for private individuals in Switzerland

Art. 28 DPO

Contact point for the FDPIC

Chapter 5: Special Provisions on Data Processing by Federal BodiesSection 1: Data Protection Officer

Statutory textStatus: 1 December 2025

The data protection officer serves as the FDPIC’s contact point for any questions in connection with the processing of personal data by the federal body concerned.

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

In brief

The data protection officer acts as the FDPIC’s contact point for questions about the processing of personal data by the federal body concerned.

What does this mean for me?

This rule concerns cooperation between the FDPIC and federal bodies. It has no direct consequences for you.

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