Data Protection and Privacy
Throughout the past years our data protection & cyber risk team has acquired thorough knowledge of data protection legislation and its practical implications and we have kept abreast of the developments of information technology.
The rapid evolution of digital technology and the growth of global networks across the Internet has resulted in more and more data being collected, stored, processed and analysed in our sectors of expertise: transport (e-freight, drones, automatic driving), insurance (cyber and data insurance, fintech) and trade (e-commerce, internet of things).
We combine strong industry-specific knowledge with years of experience in IT and the digital business. We advise our clients on complex data protection issues without losing sight of the big picture.
Our services in this field include advice on/assistance with:
- Data management
- Data protection officer
- Legal advice on other data protection issues
- Drafting of privacy policies and binding corporate rules
- Data transfer (intragroup, international, M&A, outsourcing)
- Declaration and registration of data collection
- Legal advice on cyber and data insurance policies
- Legal representation in criminal, civil and administrative proceedings in connection with cybercrime and data loss
- Employee training on cyber risks
Privacy policy for an app
Drafting a data privacy statement for a Swiss technology company for their app in the app store.
Inventory of processing activities
Supporting several private and public institutions in the creation of an inventory of processing activities in accordance with the new Swiss Data Protection Act.
Privacy Notices
Revision of several data privacy statements on the websites of a foundation.
Data Processing Regulations & Data Protection Impact Assessment
Supporting a pension scheme in the data protection impact assessment and the implementation of data processing regulations.
M365 & Data Protection
Advising a public institution on the introduction of Microsoft Office 365.
Data protection & Policy Wording
Supporting an insurance company in revising the data protection clauses in the insurance terms and conditions.
Data protection & new insurance product
Data protection law advice to an insurance company on the launch of a new insurance product for consumers.
Corporate Benefits Network
We advised a global benefits network on corporate and regulatory aspects of the distribution of insurance products in Switzerland.
Corporate Health Insurance
We advised a foreign global health insurer regarding the licensing and setting up of a Swiss branch and the introduction of complex international private medical insurance corporate solutions to the Swiss market.
Registration of data files and data transfer
We advised several companies on their duty to register data files with the Swiss Data Protection Commissioner and on the requirements for cross-border data transfer.
Surveillance of employees
We counselled a Swiss company on the possibilities of the employee surveillance.
Data theft
We advised a Swiss company with regard to data theft and unlawful use of customer data.
Transfer of data of a telecommunications company
We councelled a Swiss debt collection company on the transfer of data from a telecommunications company.
Transfer of data abroad
We advised a German financal services company on the assignment of claims and the transfer of data abroad.
Online sales of travel packages
Advised an airline on the regulatory requirements for the online sales of travel packages.
Data Transfer Abroad
We advised an international company on the transfer of employment data abroad.
Publication09.05.2023
What obligations does the new Swiss data protection law provide for foundations?
Lecture at the pre-event for classical foundations of the Bernese BVG and Foundation Supervisory Authority.
Presentation21.10.2021
Neues Schweizer Datenschutzgesetz: Pflichten des obersten Organs und der Geschäftsführenden
Vortrag am BVG-Seminar der Bernischen BVG- und Stiftungsaufsicht (BBSA)
Publication01.03.2021
Das Bundesgericht fällt einen strengen Entscheid zu Wasserzählern (Verschlüsselung, Datenvermeidung)
Kommentar zum Entscheid des Bundesgerichts vom 5. Januar 2021 (1A_273/2021) für datenschutzguide.ch