Federal Council of Switzerland paves way for implementation of revised Data Protection Act

Switzerland’s revised Data Protection Act will take effect Sept. 1, 2023, following a decision by the Federal Council. The updated Data Protection Ordinances and Data Protection Certifications will be implemented as part of the law. Prior to adoption, the OPDo was “thoroughly revised” to include updates to the obligations of data controllers regarding rights of access. They are no longer required “to document the reasons for which the communication is refused, restricted or deferred.”