Data protection for private individuals in Switzerland

Art. 28 FADP

Right to data portability

Chapter 4: Rights of the Data Subject

Statutory textStatus: 7 July 2025

1 Any person may request the controller to deliver the personal data that they have disclosed to it in a conventional electronic format if:

  • a.

    the controller is carrying out the automated processing of the data; and

  • b.

    the data are being processed with the consent of the data subject or in direct connection with the conclusion or the performance of a contract between the controller and the data subject.

2 The data subject may also request the controller to transfer their personal data to another controller if the requirements in paragraph 1 are met and no disproportionate effort is required.

3 The controller must deliver or transfer the personal data free of charge. The Federal Council may provide for exceptions, in particular if the effort is disproportionate.

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

In brief

You can request the data you have given a company yourself in a common electronic format, or have it transferred directly to another provider – if the company processes it automatically and on the basis of your consent or a contract. This is free of charge.

What does this mean for me?

This makes it easier to switch providers without having to enter your data again.

Example

You switch from one fitness app to another and request your training data as a file.

Implementing provisions in the Data Protection Ordinance (DPO)

  1. Art. 20 DPOScope of the right
  2. Art. 21 DPOTechnical requirements for implementation
  3. Art. 22 DPODeadline, modalities and responsibility

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