Data protection for private individuals in Switzerland

Art. 54 FADP

Administrative assistance between Swiss authorities

Chapter 7: Federal Data Protection and Information CommissionerSection 3: Administrative Assistance

Statutory textStatus: 7 July 2025

1 Federal authorities and cantonal authorities shall provide the FDPIC with the information and personal data that it requires to fulfil its statutory duties.

2 The FDPIC shall provide the following authorities with the information and personal data that they require to fulfil their statutory duties:

  • a.

    the authorities responsible for data protection in Switzerland;

  • b.

    the competent prosecution authorities, where the matter relates to an offence reported under Article 65 paragraph 2;

  • c.

    the federal authorities and the cantonal and communal police for the implementation of measures in accordance with Articles 50 paragraph 3 and 51.

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

In brief

The FDPIC and other Swiss authorities exchange the information they need to carry out their tasks.

What does this mean for me?

This article has no direct significance for you.

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