Data protection for private individuals in Switzerland

Art. 29 FADP

Restrictions on the right to data portability

Chapter 4: Rights of the Data Subject

Statutory textStatus: 7 July 2025

1 The controller may refuse, restrict or delay the delivery or transfer of personal data for the reasons set out in Article 26 paragraphs 1 and 2.

2 The controller must give reasons why it has decided to refuse, restrict or delay the delivery or transfer.

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

In brief

Data portability may be refused, restricted or deferred for the same reasons as access. The company must give reasons for its decision.

What does this mean for me?

You do not have to accept a refusal without reasons.

Implementing provisions in the Data Protection Ordinance (DPO)

  1. Art. 22 DPODeadline, modalities and responsibility

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