{"id":725,"date":"2023-08-30T08:17:28","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T06:17:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stage.usercentrics.com\/?page_id=31933"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:51:02","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T16:51:02","slug":"fadp","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/fadp\/","title":{"rendered":"FADP"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"alignfull uc-blog-hero uc-blog-hero--has-image uc-blog-hero--layout-product uc-blog-hero--sticky-image uc-ctx--blue\" data-id=\"blog_hero_6a248e85313c8\">\n        <div class=\"uc-blog-hero__inner\">\n        <div class=\"uc-blog-hero__text\">\n                                            <h1 class=\"uc-blog-hero__title like-h1-upper no-default-margin\">FADP: Achieve compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection<\/h1>                                    <div class=\"uc-blog-hero__description\">Usercentrics Consent Management Platform (CMP) enables you to meet evolving FADP compliance requirements. 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var(--wp--preset--spacing--10-xl);\">\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-6);--i:1;\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-317365b592cd1681e19c06bebd1fb9ee\" id=\"h-what-is-the-fadp\" style=\"margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--3-xl)\">What is the FADP?<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-lg has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-0346969c26c8e145a56fbe57cd621c2a\">The Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) is Switzerland\u2019s privacy law that took effect in 2023, replacing the original 1992 Data Protection Act. Often called the new FADP or revised FADP, it modernizes Swiss privacy rules to meet today\u2019s digital standards. The law strengthens individuals&#8217; rights over their personal data and sets new obligations for organizations to handle data responsibly and securely. Designed to stay compatible with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the FADP helps maintain smooth data flows between Switzerland and the European Union, supporting both privacy protection and business growth.<\/p>\n\n\n<a id=\"d14e7dad-e4e9-4d64-80ea-30c9d323c7ce\" class=\"uc-button uc-button-size-m uc-button-link  no-default-link-decoration uc-button-icon-right\" href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/knowledge-hub\/switzerland-federal-data-protection-act-fadp\/\" target=\"\"><span>Common FADP questions and answers<\/span> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M13.8811 18.2974L12.4811 16.8474L16.0311 13.2974H3.8811V11.2974H16.0311L12.4811 7.74736L13.8811 6.29736L19.8811 12.2974L13.8811 18.2974Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-6);--i:2;\">\n    <\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"uc-flex-row\" style=\"--padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--10-xl); --padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-7);--i:3;\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"like-label-l\">VALUING PRIVACY<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consent-management-pays-off\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--5-xl)\">Consent management pays off<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-lg\">The FADP applies to any organization \u2014 inside or outside Switzerland \u2014 that processes the personal data of Swiss residents. This extraterritorial scope means foreign companies must also comply when handling Swiss user data. The law aims to protect individuals\u2019 privacy rights and prevent unauthorized or excessive access to personal data. It also ensures the secure and continuous flow of personal data between Switzerland, the European Union (EU), and the European Economic Area (EEA). For transfers to other countries, organizations must have an adequacy agreement in place or obtain the data subject\u2019s consent before moving personal data internationally.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-5);--i:4;\">\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/09\/Asset-23.svg\" alt=\"User icon inside a lock\" class=\"wp-image-3581\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:500px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc-flex-row\" style=\"--padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--10-xl); --padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-5);--i:5;\">\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/09\/Asset-21.svg\" alt=\"Usercentrics shield checkmark logo\" class=\"wp-image-3577\" style=\"object-fit:cover;width:500px;height:500px\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-7);--i:6;\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"like-label-l\">ACHIEVING COMPLIANCE<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-consent-and-fadp-compliance\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--5-xl)\">Consent and FADP compliance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-lg\">Under the FADP, organizations can process personal data without a specific legal basis in many situations. Explicit consent from the data subject is required when processing involves:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Sensitive personal data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-risk profiling by a public authority or private organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data transfers to third countries that do not have an adequacy agreement with Switzerland<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc-flex-row\" style=\"--padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--10-xl); --padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--10-xl);\">\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-7);--i:7;\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"like-label-l\">PRIVACY INNOVATION<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-fadp-differences\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--5-xl)\">Key FADP differences<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-lg\">The FADP is not just Switzerland\u2019s version of the GDPR. Key differences include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Fines up to CHF 250,000 for responsible individuals, or up to CHF 50,000 for companies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Data Protection Officer (DPO) is recommended but not mandatory<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fewer privacy notification and information requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Adequacy decisions for cross-border data transfers by the Swiss Federal Council; SCCs or other binding corporate rules can be used<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-5);--i:8;\">\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery aligncenter has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" width=\"500\" data-id=\"8154\" src=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/09\/Asset-25-1.svg\" alt=\"Hand holding an protecting users\" class=\"wp-image-8154\" style=\"object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bg-brand-azure uc-flex-row--background-right alignfull uc-ctx--base\" style=\"\" ><div class=\"uc-flex-row container\" style=\"--padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--10-xl); --padding-bottom: 0px;\">\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-7);--i:9;\">\n    \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading no-default-margin\" id=\"h-how-to-install-usercentrics\">How to install Usercentrics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The Usercentrics Consent Management Platform (CMP) collects, manages, and stores valid user consent and privacy preferences.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"bg-brand-azure uc-flex-row--background-right alignfull uc-ctx--base\" style=\"\" ><div class=\"uc-flex-row container\" style=\"--padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--5-xl); --padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--10-xl);\">\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-4);--i:10;\">\n    \n<div class=\"uc-icon-number uc-icon-number--size-default\"><div class=\"uc-icon-number__icon uc-icon-number__icon--type-number\">\n                    <div class=\"uc-icon-number__icon__number no-default-margin\">1<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc-icon-number__title\">Configure your CMP<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"uc-icon-number__description\"><ul>\n<li>Choose your legal framework and\/or relevant data privacy regulations.<\/li>\n<li>Identify the Data Processing Services used on your website and set the correct legal basis.<\/li>\n<li>Customize the banner appearance and messaging to meet your needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-4);--i:11;\">\n    \n<div class=\"uc-icon-number uc-icon-number--size-default\"><div class=\"uc-icon-number__icon uc-icon-number__icon--type-number\">\n                    <div class=\"uc-icon-number__icon__number no-default-margin\">2<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc-icon-number__title\">Implement your CMP<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"uc-icon-number__description\"><ul>\n<li>Add the CMP script tag to your website&#8217;s code directly, or by using Google Tag Manager. For mobile apps, use our SDK.<\/li>\n<li>Make adjustments to the scripts\/tags being used on your website.<\/li>\n<li>Determine when and at what frequency your banner message will be displayed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-4);--i:12;\">\n    \n<div class=\"uc-icon-number uc-icon-number--size-default\"><div class=\"uc-icon-number__icon uc-icon-number__icon--type-number\">\n                    <div class=\"uc-icon-number__icon__number no-default-margin\">3<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"uc-icon-number__title\">Collect explicit user consent<\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"uc-icon-number__description\"><ul>\n<li>Start collecting consent from all consumers subject to the DMA.<\/li>\n<li>Start collecting valid consent from all visitors under DMA jurisdiction.<\/li>\n<li>Continuously optimize your consent banner based on extensive data and analytics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc-flex-row\" style=\"--padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--10-xl); --padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--10-xl);\">\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-12);--i:13;\">\n    \n<div class=\"uc-quote\">\n    <div class=\"uc-quote__inner\" style=\"--photo-size: var(--sz-128);\">\n                <div class=\"uc-quote__text\">\u201cShort implementation of 7 days for our first site. We can rollout templates with already defined consent technologies, so we stay concentrated on the real issues which bring us further.\u201d<\/div>\n                <div class=\"uc-quote__author-info\">\n                            <div class=\"uc-quote__photo-wp\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/09\/Larissa-Wismann.jpeg\"\n                         srcset=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/09\/Larissa-Wismann.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/09\/Larissa-Wismann-150x150.jpeg 150w\"\n                         alt=\"\"\n                         class=\"uc-quote__photo\"\n                         width=\"128\"\n                         height=\"128\"\n                         sizes=\"128px\"\n                    >\n                <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"uc-quote__author-info__text\">\n                                    <div class=\"uc-quote__author like-h5 no-default-margin\">Larissa Wi\u00dfmann<\/div>\n                                                    <div class=\"uc-quote__position\">&mdash; Head of Digital Enterprise Services, Haufe Group<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"uc-cards-slider uc-cards-slider--layout-default uc-cards-slider--is-slider uc-ctx--dark\">\n        <div class=\"container\">\n                            <div class=\"uc-cards-slider__heading\">\n                <div class=\"uc-cards-slider__heading__title like-h2 no-default-margin\">\n                    Benefits of a consent management platform                <\/div>\n\n                            <\/div>\n                    <div class=\"uc-slider\" id=\"slider_6a248e853b37f\">\n                    <div class=\"uc-slider__actions\">\n                <div class=\"uc-slider__buttons\">\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"uc-button uc-button-size-l uc-button-contained\"\n                            aria-label=\"Previous\" disabled>\n                        <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M16 22L6 12L16 2L17.775 3.775L9.55 12L17.775 20.225L16 22Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n                    <button type=\"button\" class=\"uc-button uc-button-size-l uc-button-contained\"\n                            aria-label=\"Next\">\n                        <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M8.52476 22.3682L6.74976 20.5932L14.9748 12.3682L6.74976 4.14316L8.52476 2.36816L18.5248 12.3682L8.52476 22.3682Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n                    <\/button>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"uc-slider__window\">\n            <div class=\"uc-slider__track\">\n                <div class=\"uc-card-icon uc-card-icon-default uc-card-icon__size-large\">\n    <div class=\"uc-card-icon__icon image \">\n        <div class=\"uc-card-icon__icon-inner\">\n            <svg width=\"72\" height=\"72\" viewBox=\"0 0 72 72\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M72 0V39C72 54 57 72 36 72C15 72 0 54 0 39V0H72ZM60 12H12V39C12 42.7245 14.0286 48.0581 18.6103 52.6397C23.0182 57.0476 29.0621 60 36 60C42.9379 60 48.9818 57.0476 53.3897 52.6397C57.9714 48.0581 60 42.7245 60 39V12Z\" fill=\"#00A2FF\"\/>\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M35.627 33L23.1582 22.6093L30.8404 13.3907L54.3716 33L30.8404 52.6093L23.1582 43.3907L35.627 33Z\" fill=\"#00A2FF\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"uc-card-icon__inner\">\n                        <div class=\"uc-card-icon__title like-h4 no-default-margin\">\n            Obtain user consent correctly        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"uc-card-icon__description\">\n            <p>Achieve and maintain compliance in all regions and industries where you do business, including the EU&#8217;s <a href=\"\/us\/gdpr\/\">GDPR<\/a>, California&#8217;s <a href=\"\/us\/ccpa\/\">CCPA<\/a>, and frameworks like the <a href=\"\/us\/cmp-for-publishers\/\">IAB TCF v2.2<\/a>.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc-card-icon uc-card-icon-default uc-card-icon__size-large\">\n    <div class=\"uc-card-icon__icon image \">\n        <div class=\"uc-card-icon__icon-inner\">\n            <svg width=\"72\" height=\"72\" viewBox=\"0 0 72 72\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M72 0V39C72 54 57 72 36 72C15 72 0 54 0 39V0H72ZM60 12H12V39C12 42.7245 14.0286 48.0581 18.6103 52.6397C23.0182 57.0476 29.0621 60 36 60C42.9379 60 48.9818 57.0476 53.3897 52.6397C57.9714 48.0581 60 42.7245 60 39V12Z\" fill=\"#00A2FF\"\/>\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M27 33C27 37.9706 31.0294 42 36 42C40.9706 42 45 37.9706 45 33H57C57 44.598 47.598 54 36 54C24.402 54 15 44.598 15 33H27Z\" fill=\"#00A2FF\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"uc-card-icon__inner\">\n                        <div class=\"uc-card-icon__title like-h4 no-default-margin\">\n            Seamless integration        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"uc-card-icon__description\">\n            <p>Easily integrate Usercentrics CMP with your website, app, or other platforms. Supports popular CMS and other third-party services to help drive your Privacy-Led Marketing.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc-card-icon uc-card-icon-default uc-card-icon__size-large\">\n    <div class=\"uc-card-icon__icon image \">\n        <div class=\"uc-card-icon__icon-inner\">\n            <svg width=\"72\" height=\"72\" viewBox=\"0 0 72 72\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M0 36V0H72V36C72 55.848 55.848 72 36 72C16.1519 72 0 55.848 0 36ZM36 61.3552C49.9836 61.3552 61.3552 49.9836 61.3552 36V10.6448H10.6448V36C10.6448 49.9836 22.0164 61.3552 36 61.3552ZM30.2094 25.4414H41.8029H42.4559L53.2238 44.3778H40.9774L36 35.6426L31.0349 44.3778H18.7762L29.5442 25.4414H30.2094Z\" fill=\"#00A2FF\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"uc-card-icon__inner\">\n                        <div class=\"uc-card-icon__title like-h4 no-default-margin\">\n            Build user trust        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"uc-card-icon__description\">\n            <p>Be transparent with users about how you use data and give them control. It&#8217;s not just a legal requirement. It&#8217;s a competitive differentiator that grows engagement and long-term customer relationships.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"uc-card-icon uc-card-icon-default uc-card-icon__size-large\">\n    <div class=\"uc-card-icon__icon image \">\n        <div class=\"uc-card-icon__icon-inner\">\n            <svg width=\"64\" height=\"65\" viewBox=\"0 0 64 65\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M63.9902 0.134766V32.1348C63.9902 49.7775 49.6329 64.1348 31.9902 64.1348C14.3475 64.1348 -0.00976558 49.7775 -0.00976562 32.1348V0.134766H63.9902ZM9.45215 9.59668V32.1348C9.45215 44.5646 19.5604 54.6729 31.9902 54.6729C44.4201 54.6729 54.5283 44.5646 54.5283 32.1348V9.59668H9.45215ZM48.6797 26.2646L40.9707 33.9639L32.3516 31.5869L34.7275 40.2061L27.0293 47.916L18.7393 17.9746L48.6797 26.2646Z\" fill=\"#00A2FF\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<div class=\"uc-card-icon__inner\">\n                        <div class=\"uc-card-icon__title like-h4 no-default-margin\">\n            Increase opt-in rates        <\/div>\n                <div class=\"uc-card-icon__description\">\n            <p>Targeted features like A\/B Testing and Contextual Consent enable you to improve user experience quickly. Use data insights to optimize consent rates and capture more high-quality data.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n            <script type=\"module\">\n            new Uc_Slider(document.querySelector(\"#slider_6a248e853b37f\"), {\"drag_enabled\":true,\"is_qa_card\":false})\n        <\/script>\n                        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"uc-cta_6a248e853c64f\" class=\"uc-cta uc-cta--button alignfull uc-cta--size-full uc-cta--primary uc-ctx--blue\">\n    <div class=\"uc-cta__inner container\">\n        <div class=\"uc-cta__content\">\n                                        <div class=\"uc-cta__heading no-default-margin\">Start your free trial \u2014 easily manage FADP-ready consent<\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"uc-cta__description\">\n                    <p>See how easy it is to collect, manage, store and signal FADP-compliant consent on your website or app.<\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                                                                    <\/div>\n                            <div class=\"uc-cta__section\">\n                                        <a id=\"61a14d04-88a4-4ebd-9897-ada0ef3f4fa9\" class=\"uc-button uc-button-size-l uc-button-contained  no-default-link-decoration\" href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/free-trial\/?utm_source=website_internal_dma&amp;utm_medium=internal-link&amp;utm_campaign=regulation_page_fadp\" target=\"\"><span>Start trial<\/span><\/a>                                    <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>\n    <script type=\"module\">\n        new Uc_Cta(document.getElementById(\"uc-cta_6a248e853c64f\"));\n    <\/script>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc-flex-row\" style=\"--padding-top: var(--wp--preset--spacing--10-xl); --padding-bottom: var(--wp--preset--spacing--10-xl);\">\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-7);--i:14;\">\n    \n\n<p class=\"like-label-l\">Your questions answered<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contact-our-privacy-experts\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--5-xl)\">Contact our privacy experts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-lg\">We\u2019re here to answer your questions about data privacy, FADP requirements, and compliant marketing. The Usercentrics Consent Management Platform helps you build trust, enhance user experience, and reduce regulatory risk. Let\u2019s talk about how we can support your compliance goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-default\">\n<li>Want to understand how privacy compliance drives user trust and marketing performance?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Unsure whether your business meets Switzerland&#8217;s privacy requirements?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Need guidance on your company\u2019s specific compliance obligations?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/iframe-page-form-partner\/?iframe=true\">Interested in partnering with us?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<a id=\"57af0bfa-3d52-4d5c-b8cc-fca13bcbeb7e\" class=\"uc-button uc-button-size-l uc-button-contained  no-default-link-decoration\" href=\"\/us\/book-a-consultation\/\" target=\"\"><span>Contact sales<\/span><\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"uc-flex-column\" style=\"--column-size: var(--column-size-5);--i:15;\">\n    \n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"500\" 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                      <\/div>\n            <div class=\"uc-resources-card__content__text\">\n                                    <div class=\"uc-resources-card__content__text__heading no-default-margin like-h5\">\n                        EU consent requirements with data privacy laws: Checklist by country                    <\/div>\n                                                    <div\n                        class=\"uc-resources-card__content__text__description\">There are a number of regulations that affect companies doing business in the EU and European Economic Area, so before we dive into country-specific rules and requirements, let\u2019s have a look at the regulations, frameworks, and policies all companies that collect the personal data of EU residents need to comply with.<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"uc-resources-card__content__more\">\n                <span id=\"ed0d2ed2-2214-4d9e-9483-b436170489ce\" class=\"uc-button uc-button-size-m uc-button-link  uc-button-icon-right\"><span>Read more<\/span> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M13.8811 18.2974L12.4811 16.8474L16.0311 13.2974H3.8811V11.2974H16.0311L12.4811 7.74736L13.8811 6.29736L19.8811 12.2974L13.8811 18.2974Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n                            \n    <a class=\"uc-resources-card no-default-link-decoration uc-resources-card--row uc-resources-card--layout-checklists\" href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/resources\/fadp-checklist\/\" target=\"_self\" >\n        <div class=\"uc-resources-card__preview\">\n            <span id=\"35592939-733d-4a64-9601-617938386e44\" class=\"uc-button uc-button-size-s uc-button-tag  selected\"><span>Checklist<\/span><\/span>            <div class=\"uc-resources-card__preview__inner\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"uc-resources-card__preview__inner__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"330\"\n                     height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/07\/Switzerland.svg?v=503ddc95e17bd0fe\" alt=\"\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"uc-resources-card__content\">\n            <div class=\"uc-resources-card__content__info\">\n\n                                    <div\n                        class=\"uc-resources-card__content__info__publish-date\">Jul 22, 2024<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"uc-resources-card__content__text\">\n                                    <div class=\"uc-resources-card__content__text__heading no-default-margin like-h5\">\n                        Switzerland\u2019s Act on Federal Data Protection (FADP): What you need to know                    <\/div>\n                                                    <div\n                        class=\"uc-resources-card__content__text__description\">This toolkit provides the information you need to know in an easy and comprehensive step-by-step guide. Bring your marketing data strategy in alignment with the Swiss FADP, and protect yourself from regulatory penalties.<\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"uc-resources-card__content__more\">\n                <span id=\"475284d5-32a7-4038-9ad2-8bf51432ba73\" class=\"uc-button uc-button-size-m uc-button-link  uc-button-icon-right\"><span>Read more<\/span> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\">\n<path d=\"M13.8811 18.2974L12.4811 16.8474L16.0311 13.2974H3.8811V11.2974H16.0311L12.4811 7.74736L13.8811 6.29736L19.8811 12.2974L13.8811 18.2974Z\" fill=\"black\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/span>            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n                                \n    <a class=\"uc-resources-card no-default-link-decoration uc-resources-card--row uc-resources-card--layout-checklists\" href=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/resources\/google-consent-requirements-switzerland\/\" target=\"_self\" >\n        <div class=\"uc-resources-card__preview\">\n            <span id=\"188171d9-f6d3-4667-b775-389628c6c881\" class=\"uc-button uc-button-size-s uc-button-tag  selected\"><span>Checklist<\/span><\/span>            <div class=\"uc-resources-card__preview__inner\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"uc-resources-card__preview__inner__img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" width=\"330\"\n                     height=\"330\" src=\"https:\/\/usercentrics.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2024\/06\/Asset-91.svg?v=e33ec6c46b452444\" alt=\"Checklist illustration Google Switzerland\">\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"uc-resources-card__content\">\n            <div class=\"uc-resources-card__content__info\">\n\n                                    <div\n                        class=\"uc-resources-card__content__info__publish-date\">Jun 28, 2024<\/div>\n                                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"uc-resources-card__content__text\">\n                                    <div class=\"uc-resources-card__content__text__heading no-default-margin like-h5\">\n                        What you need to know to comply with Google\u2019s consent requirements in Switzerland                    <\/div>\n                                                    <div\n                        class=\"uc-resources-card__content__text__description\">Unlock your compliance guide. 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