Data protection for private individuals in Switzerland

Art. 44 DPO

Fees

Chapter 6: Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner

Statutory textStatus: 1 December 2025

1 The fees charged by the FDPIC shall be calculated on the basis of the time taken.

2 An hourly rate of 150 to 250 francs applies, depending on the seniority of the members of staff carrying out the work.

3 In the case of services that are exceptionally extensive, complex or urgent, a surcharge of up to 50 per cent of the fee under paragraph 2 may be added.

4 If the service provided by the FDPIC can be commercially exploited by the person liable to pay the fee, a surcharge of up to 100 per cent of the fee under paragraph 2 may be added.

5 The General Fees Ordinance of 8 September 2004 also applies.

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

In brief

The FDPIC’s fees are based on the time taken: 150 to 250 francs per hour, depending on the function of the staff. Surcharges of up to 50 per cent are possible for exceptionally extensive, complex or urgent services, and up to 100 per cent where the service can be commercially exploited.

What does this mean for me?

Fees are only charged for certain services, such as approving standard data protection clauses or giving advice (Art. 59 FADP). Reporting a case to the FDPIC is not one of them.

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

  1. Art. 59 FADPFees

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