Recent Developments and Knowledge

Laws around the world impose strict data security obligations on organisations that process personal data, and in some cases require them to report data breaches to data protection authorities and individuals affected. Failure to comply with these laws may lead to significant sanctions, loss of stakeholder trust, reputational damage, and disruption of business activities. Investing in data security to prevent data breaches and being prepared to respond in the event of a data breach is therefore worthwhile not only to comply with the legal obligations, but also to avoid negative consequences. This article elaborates on what constitutes a personal data breach and what a data breach prevention and response strategy might look like.

In this article published in the magazine "Fokus Rechtsguide", Daniela Fábián Masoch explains what companies should to in order to keep legally up to date with the ongoing digital development and to comply with new data protection laws, such as the revised Swiss Data Protection Act. Please note that the publication is only available in German.

Privacy by Design ("PbD") is a fundamental requirement for privacy-compliant processing of personal data and is, in principle, a well-known approach. Nevertheless, PbD is often not consistently implemented, in some cases leading to significant consequences and costs for organizations. This article describes the concept of PbD and its practical implementation under the application of the EU General Data Protection Regulation.

In September 2020, the Swiss Parliament adopted the revised Data Protection Act, that is expected to enter into force in 2022. In this article published in the Bilanz magazine, Daniela Fábián Masoch explains the new obligations for companies and what they can do in order to be prepared. Please note that the publication is only available in German.