Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework: Adequacy Decision For Certified US Companies

The Federal Council has decided on 14 August 2024 that the new Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF) allows for the secure exchange of personal data between Switzerland and certified US companies and, as a result, issued an adequacy decision for the US in this respect. The certification for US companies will allow personal data to be transferred from Switzerland to certified companies in the US without additional safeguards. The DPF presents a significant relief for Swiss companies sharing personal data with US recipients and puts Switzerland at level with the EU/EEA and the UK where such a framework had already been implemented more than one year ago.

The Swiss-US Data Privacy Framework in a Nutshell and its Implications