The transfer of data across international borders is essential for many companies in the digitalized world but poses significant regulatory challenges, particularly in the EU.

American journalist Jeff Javis is Niko Härting's guest in episode 76.

The new Swiss Data Protection Act has been in force since 1 September 2023, without a transition period. We will show you the most important takeaways once again

The Digital Services Act passed last year is already relevant for so called "very large online platforms and search engines" since 25 August 2023. These services already need to comply with all new obligations under the act.

On 1 September 2023, the new Federal Act on Data Protection (Data Protection Act, FADP; RO 2022 491) will enter into force. The total revision of the FADP is intended, among other things, to strengthen the rights of data subjects. The planned revision is intended to give individuals more control over their data and ensure that companies deal transparently and responsibly with acquired data.

The most important facts about the new agreement on data transfers between the EU and the US

In just under two months, the completely revised version of the FADP will enter into force, which will provide the federal data protection supervisory authority in particular with new instruments so that the FDPIC can intensify its supervisory activities.

The Swedish Data Protection Inspectorate has imposed a fine of SEK 13 million on Bonnier AB.

Swiss politics is intensively concerned with questions of artificial intelligence (AI). The Federal Council has already answered several interpellations and questions on topics related to AI.

In view of the progressive use of artificial intelligence (hereinafter "AI"), in particular generative AI such as ChatGPT, the French supervisory authority CNIL published an action plan for the authority's handling of AI systems on 16 May 2023.

Due to numerous enquiries regarding the data protection conformity of ChatGPT, the FDPIC felt compelled to make a statement. In its media release, the FDPIC commented on the "use of ChatGPT and comparable AI-supported applications" in Switzerland and advises a conscious approach.

On Thursday, May 4 2023, the ECJ handed down three judgements relevant to data protection law. The article provides an overview of the respective proceedings, the decisions and potential effects. The indicated marginal numbers refer to the respective judgement.