Data protection for private individuals in Switzerland

Art. 36 DPO

Seat and permanent secretariat

Chapter 6: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner

Statutory textStatus: 1 December 2025

1 The seat of the FDPIC is in Bern.

2 The federal legislation on personnel governs the employment contracts of the employees of the FDPIC’s permanent secretariat. The employees shall be insured with the Federal Pension Fund.

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

In brief

The FDPIC has its seat in Bern. The employment of the staff of its permanent secretariat is governed by federal personnel legislation; the staff are insured with the Federal Pension Fund.

What does this mean for me?

This rule concerns the organisation of the FDPIC. It has no direct consequences for you.

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

  1. Art. 43 FADPElection and status

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