Art. 40 FADP

Private law activities by federal bodies

Statutory textStatus: 7 July 2025

If a federal body acts under private law, the provisions on data processing by private persons apply.

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

In brief

If a federal authority acts like a private company – for example when selling services – the rules for private persons apply to it.

In this case, you have the same rights as against a company.

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