Data protection for private individuals in Switzerland

Art. 71 FADP

Transitional provision relating to the data of legal entities

Chapter 10: Final Provisions

Statutory textStatus: 7 July 2025

For federal bodies, regulations in other federal legislation that relate to personal data shall continue to apply to the data of legal entities for five years from the date on which this Act come into force. In particular federal bodies may continue to disclose the data of legal entities in accordance with Article 57s paragraphs 1 and 2 of the Government and Administration Organisation Act of 21 March 1997 for five years from the date on which this Act come into force if there is a legal basis that authorises them to disclose personal data.

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

In brief

For federal bodies, provisions in other federal acts continue to apply to data of legal entities for five years.

What does this mean for me?

This article has no significance for you as a private individual.

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