Data protection for private individuals in Switzerland
Statutory textStatus: 7 July 2025

1 The data subject may request that incorrect personal data be corrected unless:

  • a.

    a statutory provision prohibits the correction;

  • b.

    the personal data are processed for archiving purposes that are in the public interest.

2 Actions to protect the personality are governed by the Articles 28, 28a and 28g–28l of the Civil Code. The applicant may in particular request that:

  • a.

    a specific data processing activity be prohibited;

  • b.

    a specific disclosure of personal data to third parties be prohibited;

  • c.

    personal data be deleted or destroyed.

3 If neither the accuracy nor the inaccuracy of the relevant personal data can be established, the applicant may request that the data be marked as being disputed.

4 The applicant may also request that any correction, deletion or destruction, prohibition of processing or disclosure to third parties, marking as disputed or judgment be communicated to third parties or be published.

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 that inaccurate data is corrected. In court, you can also obtain a ban on processing, a ban on disclosure or the deletion of your data. If the accuracy cannot be established, a note that the accuracy is disputed can be added.

What does this mean for me?

You do not have to accept incorrect information. Templates for correction and deletion are available on mydatenschutz.ch.

Example

A credit reference agency lists an invoice you paid long ago as an outstanding debt enforcement. You request a correction.

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