Data protection for private individuals in Switzerland

Art. 47 FADP

Additional occupation

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

Statutory textStatus: 7 July 2025

1 The Commissioner may not have any additional occupations.

2 The Judicial Committee may permit the Commissioner to carry out an additional occupation provided this does not adversely affect the exercise of his or her duties or the independence and the reputation of the FDPIC. The decision shall be published.

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

In brief

Secondary occupations are generally prohibited. The Judicial Committee can allow them by way of exception.

What does this mean for me?

This rule also safeguards independence.

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