Data protectionSkip 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 Data protection Supervision Quick access to rulings, final reports and court proceedings More about «Supervision» Basic knowledge With the new FADP, the private sector and federal authorities have to adapt their processing of personal data to the new provisions. The Commissioner has recorded what he considers to be the most significant changes: More about «Basic knowledge» Legal basis Data protection Legal basis More about «Legal basis Data protection» International Information on cooperation with foreign data protection authorities and data disclosure abroad More about «International» Topics Data protection in everyday life More about «Topics» Data protection services Access to our FAQ, sample letters More about «Data protection services» 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