The Dutch Data Protection Authority (CBP) has recently imposed an incremental penalty on Google in respect of its breach of the Dutch Data Protection Act in respect of its privacy policy which is ambiguous and unclear in respect of the way in which personal data is collected, processed and shared between the differing Google services.

In a much anticipated ruling, this month the Swiss Data Protection Authority concluded that the EU-US Swiss Privacy Shield was no longer an adequate method for transferring personal information...

In a new landmark ruling, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court has clarified that non-accused third parties may also invoke protection of legal privilege, privacy and other legally protected secrets, such as the medical secret, in the context of unsealing proceedings.

The Federal Swiss Council has recently announced it is considering enacting new laws to regulate large platforms, including search engines (e.g. Google), social networking platforms (e.g. Facebook)...

The decision is likely to have a significant impact on the transfer of personal data from the EU to U.S. recipients.

In a landmark decision 7B_550/2024 of 23 January 2026, the Federal Supreme Court overturned its recent case law to permit criminal prosecution authorities to make a preventive mirror copy of an electronic device...

Legitimate interest is one of the six lawful bases under the GDPR that businesses can use to process personal data. It's the most flexible basis but comes with an added responsibility...

Switzerland welcomes its new data protection law.

In the digital space, e-commerce platforms are leveraging personalised advertising to enhance customer experiences and boost sales.

In this part of our series, we analyse if and under what circumstances the appointment of a Data Protection Officer (DPO) is mandatory under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

On December 8, 2023, the Council of the European Union and the European Parliament reached a provisional agreement on the Artificial Intelligence Act...

In its 2020 session, the Swiss Parliament passed the revised Federal Data Protection Act (FADP), which should come into force in the second half of 2022.

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...

Are you a professional planning to develop your own software? Here's a brief guide to key EU laws and regulations you should know to prevent potential issues.

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.

On April 23, 2025, the European Commission wrapped up investigations into Apple and Meta (Facebook) for breaking rules under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

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.

In diesem Teil unserer Serie analysieren wir, ob und unter welchen Umständen die Ernennung eines Datenschutzberaters (DSB) nach dem Schweizer Bundesgesetz über den Datenschutz (DSG) verpflichtend ist.

In this part of our series, we examine whether and under which conditions personal data processing activities must be recorded internally under the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP).

Email marketing is a powerful business tool for connecting with audiences, boosting brand awareness, and driving sales. However, it's crucial to assess and handle personal data protection issues carefully when using this strategy.