Swiss FADP, Article 61: fine for disclosure abroad without a valid transfer ground (FADP, SR 235.1, Art 61(a) (English translation, not an official text))
The Swiss fine is up to 250,000 francs, applies to a private person who acts wilfully, and is imposed on complaint. That is a much smaller ceiling than the EU turnover-based fines.
Dated 18 Oct 2026Source checked 18 Oct 2026Basis: primary text
In the source's own words
“On complaint, a fine not exceeding 250,000 francs shall be imposed on private persons who wilfully: a. disclose personal data abroad in violation of Article 16 paragraphs 1 and 2 without satisfying the requirements of Article 17;”
Where it was read
Also read from the same source
- Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection, Article 5: personal data means data on natural persons (Federal Act on Data Protection of 25 September 2020 (FADP), SR 235.1, Art 5(a)-(b) (English translation, not an official text))
- Swiss FADP, Article 6(3): purpose and compatible further processing (FADP, SR 235.1, Art 6(3) (English translation, not an official text))
- Swiss FADP, Article 16: disclosing personal data abroad (FADP, SR 235.1, Art 16(1)-(2) (English translation, not an official text))
- Swiss FADP, Articles 30 and 31: disclosing sensitive data to third parties and the grounds that justify it (FADP, SR 235.1, Arts 30(2)(c) and 31(1) (English translation, not an official text))
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