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Legal Framework

Data Protection

General Information
I. The History of Data Protection in Switzerland
II. A Few Facts about the Law
III. Obligations and Rights
IV. International Information Flow Conditions
 The Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP)


For more law texts and comments please consult the corresponding pages in German, French and Italian.

Freedom of Information

The Swiss Federal Act on the Principle of Freedeom of Information in Public Administration
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Freedom of Information Act (FIA)
Last change: 13.11.2008 | Size: 49 kb | Type: PDF

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Freedom of Information Ordinance (FIO)
Last change: 13.11.2008 | Size: 50 kb | Type: PDF

English is not an official language of the Swiss Confederation. This translation is provided for information purposes only and has no legal force.

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