Federal Council closes consultation on amendment to Financial Institutions Act, including data protection regulation
On 6 February 2026, the Federal Council closes the consultation on the amendment to the Financial Institutions Act, including data protection regulation. The amendment sets out rules for fulfilling information and reporting obligations to the Swiss…
Scope
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies)
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
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2025-10-22
in consultation
On 22 October 2025, the Federal Council opened a consultation on the amendment to the Financial Ins…
2026-02-06
processing consultation
On 6 February 2026, the Federal Council closes the consultation on the amendment to the Financial I…