Data protection for private individuals in Switzerland

Art. 37 FADP

Objecting to the disclosure of personal data

Chapter 6: Special Provisions on Data Processing by Federal Bodies

Statutory textStatus: 7 July 2025

1 A data subject who credibly shows a legitimate interest may object to the disclosure of specific personal data by the responsible federal body.

2 The federal body shall reject the objection if any one of the following requirements is satisfied:

  • a.

    There is a legal duty to disclose the data.

  • b.

    The fulfilment of the body's tasks would otherwise be jeopardised.

3 Article 36 paragraph 3 remains reserved.

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

In brief

Anyone who credibly shows a legitimate interest can object to a federal authority disclosing certain data.

What does this mean for me?

You have an explicit right to object to disclosure by federal authorities.

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