HealthSkip to main contentSwiss federal authoritiesLanguage dropdown English selectedDEFRITEN Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner   (FDPIC) Search Search FAQ Reporting portals Contact Health Authorisation to release records for insurance purposes Authorisations to release records for insurance purposes – particularly when drafted in a very non-specific way – raise questions around compatibility with data protection legislation. More about «Authorisation to release records for insurance purposes» Inspection, storage and deletion of patient data Patients' rights with regard to their medical history More about «Inspection, storage and deletion of patient data» Invoicing of hospitalisation costs Reconciling two conflicting interests: Cost-effectiveness of hospital care and protection of patients’ data. More about «Invoicing of hospitalisation costs» Sending a copy of a medical invoice electronically Medical service providers must provide a copy of their invoice to the insured. It may be sent electronically. More about «Sending a copy of a medical invoice electronically» Patient data disclosure Medical and paramedical data is often highly sensitive. The disclosure of these data is subject to several rules. More about «Patient data disclosure» About us As an independent authority, the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) is responsible for tasks in the areas of data protection and the principle of freedom of information. ©EDÖB-PFPDT Stay informed LinkedIn Further information Privacy policy, terms and conditions