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P-LPD

Better data protection and a stronger Swiss economy.

Faced with the digital revolution, European and Swiss law consider it necessary to adapt data protection and strengthen citizens' rights. This is to ensure the free transmission of data between Swiss and European companies, in response to the wishes of the economy.

Data protection (LPD) aligned with EU requirements (GDPR) will better protect citizens. The latter will be better informed about the processing by companies of the data concerning them and will acquire greater control of this data. Swiss legislation is aligned with the European standard, to ensure barrier-free transmission of data between Switzerland and EU states.

In order to remain practical for the economy, the new legal provisions do not go further than what is required by European law. There will be no Swiss "plus".

More transparency for individuals

Individuals must now be notified when a business collects data about them, regardless of the type of data collected. Companies are required to take data protection issues into consideration as soon as new processing operations are implemented. Each branch has the possibility of adopting its code of conduct.

Reinforcement of the employee's independence

The bill strengthens the status and independence of the Federal Data Protection and Transparency Officer (PFPDT). While today it can only issue recommendations to companies, in the future it will be able to order provisional measures and take binding decisions, following an investigation opened ex officio or upon denunciation. However, he will not be able to decree an administrative sanction. Only the courts will have this prerogative.

At the same time, the list of punishable behavior is growing at the same time as that of the obligations of data controllers. In addition, the maximum amount of fines is raised to 250,000 francs. The list of offenses and the maximum amount of the fine have been reduced compared to the preliminary draft, following criticism expressed during the consultation, and negligence is no longer punishable.

Benefits for the Swiss economy

The revision of the law takes into account recent developments in EU and Council of Europe texts. The project incorporates the requirements of European Directive 2016/680 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data for criminal purposes. Indeed, it is important for Switzerland to be able to fulfill its commitments under the Schengen agreements. It also involves harmonizing Swiss law with European regulation 2016/679 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data. Finally, the revision aims to allow Switzerland to sign as soon as possible the new version of the Council of Europe convention for the protection of individuals with regard to automatic processing of personal data.

Adaptation to European law is necessary for the European Commission to recognize Switzerland as a third country offering an adequate level of data protection. This is the precondition for cross-border data exchange to remain possible, which is extremely important for the Swiss economy. A high standard of protection, recognized internationally, is also conducive to the development of new economic sectors in the field of digital society.

The GDPR, or General Data Protection Regulation, was approved two years ago and entered into force on May 25, 2018. The GDPR harmonizes data protection laws across EU countries and aims to protect and empower European citizens in matters of personal data and privacy. The GDPR also aims to strengthen transparency and change the way companies approach personal data. This regulation applies to European citizens but also to the export of data concerning European citizens.

THE WHO IS WHO

Data subjects: natural persons whose personal data is saved online (end users)

Processor: entity that processes (collects, transfers, backs up, etc.) the data on behalf of a third party also referred to as the controller (us)

Controller: entity that requests and receives the data processed by the processor (our customers)

Since our subcontractors are established in Europe, we are subject to these regulations and fully recognize our responsibility towards our users and customers.

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