Art. 69 FADP

Transitional provisions relating to ongoing instances of processing

Statutory textStatus: 7 July 2025

Articles 7, 22 and 23 do not apply to data processing that began before this Act comes into force, provided the purpose of processing remains unchanged and no new data are collected.

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

In brief

For processing that began before 1 September 2023, the obligations relating to privacy by design, the impact assessment and consultation of the FDPIC do not apply, as long as the purpose and the data remain unchanged.

What does this mean for me?

Your rights, however – such as the right of access – also apply to older processing.

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