Welcome to the FDPIC
As an independent authority, the Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) is responsible for matters relating to data protection and freedom of information.
As the data protection supervisory authority, he protects the right of every person to privacy by ensuring that federal bodies and private companies do not process personal data unlawfully.
As Information Commissioner, the FDPIC is the arbitration board for access to official documents. Upon request, he mediates between private individuals and federal authorities when an authority denies access to documents in accordance with the Freedom of Information Act. If no agreement can be reached, he issues recommendations.
Focus
Annual Report of the FDPIC
The FDPIC shall submit a report on his or her activities to the Federal Assembly every year.
AI and data protection
Artificial intelligence (AI) is penetrating economic and social life in Switzerland as elsewhere. The Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) therefore wishes to point out that the Federal Data Protection Act is directly applicable to AI-supported data processing.
Contact
Feldeggweg 1
Switzerland - 3003 Berne