Data protection for private individuals in Switzerland

Art. 44a FADP

Reprimand

Chapter 7: Federal Data Protection and Information CommissionerSection 1: Organisation

Statutory textStatus: 7 July 2025

The Judiciary Committee may issue a reprimand if it establishes that the Commissioner has failed to comply with official duties.

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

In brief

The Judicial Committee of the Federal Assembly can issue a warning to the Commissioner if official duties have been breached.

What does this mean for me?

The supervisory authority itself is also subject to oversight.

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