Switzerland: Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework
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Implemented Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework for cross-border data transfers
On 15 September 2024, the Swiss Federal Council's decision that the Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) is adequate for transferring personal data from Switzerland to the US entered into effect. This decision allows organisations to transfer perso…
SourceAdopted Federal Council decision adding US to list of countries with adequate data protection (Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework)
On 14 August 2024, the Swiss Federal Council adopted a decision establishing that certified United States (US) companies under the Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) offer an adequate level of protection. The decision was adopted following the Fe…
SourceAdopted statement mentioning negotiation of Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework
On 10 July 2023, the Swiss Federal Data Protection Authority (EDÖB) issued a statement acknowledging the adoption of the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and the corresponding EU Adequacy Decision. EDÖB announced that, in parallel, Switzerland is active…
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