Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner
The Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) is responsible to advise, educate and ensure the protection of personal data in Switzerland. It is established by the Federal Act on Data Protection and by the Federal Act on Freedom of Information in the Administration.
| German: Eidgenössischer Datenschutz- und Öffentlichkeitsbeauftragter French: Préposé fédéral à la protection des données et à la transparence Italian: Incaricato federale della protezione dei dati e della trasparenza | |
| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | 1993 |
| Jurisdiction | Federal administration of Switzerland |
| Headquarters | Bern |
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| Parent agency | Federal Chancellery |
| Website | EDÖB/PFPDT/IFPDT |
The Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner is responsible for the supervision of federal authorities and private bodies with respect to data protection and freedom of information legislation. It is affiliated with the Federal Chancellery of Switzerland.
The cantons also have data protection and information commissioners.
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