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Newsletter: Excessive Access Request Under Art. 12(5) GDPR – CJEU Judgment (C-526/24, 19 March 2026)

In its recent judgment (Rs. C‑526/24), the European Court of Justice (ECJ) shed some light on data subject access rights and potential damages connected thereto...

Switzerland Privacy

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Kellerhals Carrard

Cookies Under Scrutiny: What Risks For Swiss Companies?

Cookies and similar technologies have become an indispensable part of the digital ecosystem.

Switzerland Privacy

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Lenz & Staehelin

Autonomous Driving And Data Privacy – Who Knows Where The Journey Is Headed?

Automated vehicles are rolling data centers that continuously collect, process, and transmit vast amounts of data to navigate safely.

Switzerland Privacy

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Vischer AG

Technology Proof-of-Concept Agreements: 6 Legal Issues Businesses Often Miss

Businesses frequently want to test new technology before committing to a full commercial contract. A supplier may offer a proof-of-concept (PoC) or pilot project to demonstrate how its software or platform works in practice.

Switzerland Technology

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Logan & Partners

Court Allows Prosecution Authorities To Copy Electronic Devices On Seizure

Switzerland Criminal

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Bär & Karrer

Guidelines And Regulations To Provide Insights On Public Policies To Ensure AI's Beneficial Use As A Professional Tool - Switzerland

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

EU Digital Omnibus Package: An Overview

Switzerland Privacy

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Lenz & Staehelin

EU-Compliance: KI-gestützte Medizinische Wearables Am Schnittpunkt Zwischen MDR, KI-Verordnung, DSGVO Und Data Act

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

The EU Withdrawal Button Is Coming: New Rules And What Retailers Must Change

European Union Consumer

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Logan & Partners

Managing SaaS Contracts Under The EU Data Act

Switzerland Commercial

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Logan & Partners

Legal Bases Swiss Data Protection Act (FADP)

Switzerland Privacy

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Bär & Karrer

Navigating EU Compliance For AI-Enabled Wearable Medical Devices: MDR, AI Act, GDPR And Data Act Interplay

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

ECJ Russmedia Ruling: The End Of Liability Privilege For Hosting Providers?

European Union Media & IT

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Vischer AG

The Swiss Anti-Money Laundering Act (AMLA) In Conflict With The Swiss Data Protection Act (FADP)?

Switzerland Privacy

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Mandaris

The Swiss Debt Enforcement Register: What It Says – And What It Doesn't Say

Switzerland Finance

GGI Global Alliance

Guidelines And Regulations To Provide Insights On Public Policies To Ensure AI's Beneficial Use As A Professional Tool - Switzerland

Switzerland Technology

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Court Allows Prosecution Authorities To Copy Electronic Devices On Seizure

Switzerland Criminal

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Bär & Karrer

Technology Proof-of-Concept Agreements: 6 Legal Issues Businesses Often Miss

Switzerland Technology

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Logan & Partners

CMA Imposes £473,000 Penalty For Failure To Comply With Information Notice

Switzerland Consumer

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Logan & Partners

Das Geldwäschereigesetz (GwG) im Spannungsfeld mit dem Datenschutzgesetz (DSG)? Was Finanzintermediäre in der Praxis zu beachten haben!

Eine nicht zu unterschätzende Frage, denn seit der Einführung des revidierten DSG können natürliche Personen (und nicht etwa das handelnde Unternehmen) für Verletzungen des DSG mit Bussen von bis zu CHF 250‘000 bestraft werden.

Switzerland Privacy

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Mandaris

Switzerland Says Yes To E-ID: Digital Identity Is On Its Way

Swiss voters narrowly approved the Federal Act on Electronic Identity Credentials and Other Electronic Proofs of Identity (E-ID Act) by a margin of 50.39% to 49.61% in yesterday's public vote.

Switzerland Privacy

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Bär & Karrer

Haftpflichtrecht Für Künstliche Intelligenz

Die Digitalisierung ist heute in aller Munde. Sie verkörpert die aktuelle Speerspitze des technischen Fortschritts der Informationsgesellschaft und einer Entwicklung...

Switzerland Technology

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Navigating Challenges In Data Center Construction

Data centers are the backbone of modern technology. By processing and storing ever-growing volumes of data, they form the core of today's digital infrastructure...

Switzerland Real Estate

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Revision Des Heilmittelgesetzes (HMG): Erhöhte Medikationssicherheit Und Arzneimittel Für Neuartige Therapien

Switzerland Healthcare

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Bär & Karrer

Revision Of The Therapeutic Products Act (TPA): Increased Medication Safety And Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products

Switzerland Healthcare

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Federal Supreme Court Clarifies The Notion Of "Potential Relevance" And Provides Guidance Regarding The Protection Of Privacy In Unsealing Proceedings

Switzerland Privacy

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Bär & Karrer

Zwei Jahre revidiertes Datenschutzgesetz in der Schweiz – Zeit für ein Update!

Switzerland Privacy

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Blum & Grob

What Are The Penalties For Violating Swiss Data Protection Laws?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Welche Sanktionen Drohen Bei Verstössen Gegen Das Schweizer Datenschutzrecht?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Datenpanne, was nun?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Data Breach, What Now?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Welche Sicherheitsmassnahmen Müssen Unternehmen Ergreifen, Um Personendaten Zu Schützen Und Das Risiko Von Cybersicherheitsvorfällen Zu Reduzieren?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

What Security Measures Are Organisations Required To Take To Protect Personal Data And Reduce The Risk Of Cybersecurity Incidents?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Datenpanne, was nun?

In diesem Teil unserer Serie analysieren wir, ob und unter welchen Umständen Datensicherheitsverletzungen den zuständigen Behörden in der Schweiz gemeldet werden müssen.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Data Breach, What Now?

In this part of our series, we analyse if and under which circumstances personal data breaches must be notified to the competent authorities in Switzerland.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Welche Sicherheitsmassnahmen Müssen Unternehmen Ergreifen, Um Personendaten Zu Schützen Und Das Risiko Von Cybersicherheitsvorfällen Zu Reduzieren?

In diesem Teil unserer Serie beleuchten wir, welche Sicherheitsmassnahmen nach dem Bundesgesetz über den Datenschutz (DSG) erforderlich sind, um Personendaten zu schützen und Datenschutzverletzungen zu möglichst zu vermeiden.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

What Security Measures Are Organisations Required To Take To Protect Personal Data And Reduce The Risk Of Cybersecurity Incidents?

In this part of our series, we explore what security measures are required under the Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) to secure personal data and prevent data security breaches to the extent possible.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Dürfen Personendaten frei über Grenzen hinweg übermittelt werden – oder gibt es Einschränkungen?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Are Cookies And Tracking Technologies Regulated By Consent Requirements?

In this part of our series, we explore whether cookies and tracking technologies are regulated by consent requirements under Swiss law and if yes, how they must be implemented.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Do You Need Consent For Electronic Direct Marketing?

In this part of our series, we explore whether consent is needed to send electronic direct marketing messages, how this consent must be obtained and what exceptions apply.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Braucht Es Eine Einwilligung Für Elektronische Direktwerbung?

In diesem Teil unserer Serie befassen wir uns mit der Frage, ob für den Versand von elektronischer Direktwerbung eine Einwilligung erforderlich ist, wie diese eingeholt werden muss und welche Ausnahmen gelten.

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Der EU Data Act – Schweizer Unternehmen aufgepasst

it der Verabschiedung des EU Data Act (Verordnung (EU) 2023/2854) am 22. Dezember 2023 verfolgt die Europäische Union das Ziel...

Switzerland Commercial

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Blum & Grob

Switzerland Technology

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Bär & Karrer

What Rules Must Be Followed When Appointing A Processor?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Was ist bei der Beauftragung eines Auftragsbearbeiters zu beachten?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Data Privacy Comparative Guide

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Ist Die Ernennung Eines Datenschutzberaters Nach Dem Bundesgesetz Über Den Datenschutz (DSG) Verpflichtend?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Is Appointing A Data Protection Officer Mandatory Under The Federal Act On Data Protection (FADP)?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Welche Datenschutzrechte Haben Einzelpersonen Nach Dem Bundesgesetz Über Den Datenschutz (DSG)?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

What Privacy Rights To Individuals Have Under The Federal Act On Data Protection (FADP)?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Müssen Bearbeitungstätigkeiten Intern Dokumentiert Werden?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Must Processing Activities Be Recorded Internally?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Erfordert das Bundesgesetz über den Datenschutz (DSG) eine Rechtsgrundlage für die Bearbeitung von Personendaten?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Does The Federal Act On Data Protection (FADP) Require A Legal Basis For Data Processing?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

Was gilt als Personendaten im Sinne des revidierten Datenschutzgesetzes (DSG)?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

What Counts As Personal Data Under The Federal Act On Data Protection (FADP)?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

What Is The Cornerstone Of Personal Data Processing In Switzerland?

Switzerland Privacy

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FABIAN PRIVACY LEGAL GmbH

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Ongoing State Support For The FinTech Sector: The Swiss Digital Finance Report Of February 2022 And Its Relevance For Market Participants

Switzerland Technology

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Niederer Kraft Frey AG

Datentransfer In Drittstaaten Nach Schrems II: EDSA Und EDPS Veröffentlichen Joint Opinion Zu Revidierten Standardvertragsklauseln

Switzerland Privacy

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

New Swiss Data Protection Law: An Overview Of The Most Important Revisions Of The Swiss Federal Act On Data Protection

Switzerland Privacy

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

EDÖB: Stellungnahme Zu Datentransfers In Die USA Und Weitere Staaten Ohne Angemessenes Datenschutzniveau

Switzerland Privacy

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

Neues Schweizer Datenschutzrecht: Wichtigste Regelungen Der DSG-Revision Im Überblick

Switzerland Privacy

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

BGH: Facebook Muss Erben Zugriff Auf Account Einer Verstorbenen Gewähren

Switzerland Privacy

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MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep Ltd

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Vischer AG

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