Data protection for private individuals in Switzerland

Art. 57 FADP

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Chapter 7: Federal Data Protection and Information CommissionerSection 4: Other Tasks of the FDPIC

Statutory textStatus: 7 July 2025

1 The FDPIC shall submit a report on his or her activities to the Federal Assembly every year. He or she shall submit the report to the Federal Council at the same time. The report shall be published.

2 In cases of general interest, the FDPIC shall inform the public about its findings and rulings.

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

In brief

The FDPIC reports to Parliament every year and informs the public in cases of general interest.

What does this mean for me?

You will find current recommendations and investigation results in the annual report and on www.edoeb.admin.ch.

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