Laws and data licensing
Swiss FADP and AI data licensing
Short answer
Similar principles to GDPR; anonymized data falls outside the law.
In short
- Law
- Swiss FADP
- Jurisdiction
- Switzerland
- Applies to
- Switzerland's revised Federal Act on Data Protection.
- Last reviewed
- 2026-10-09
- 01Your work records
- 02Personal details removed
- 03You approve the release
- 04Licensed to AI developers
What it covers#
Switzerland. Switzerland's revised Federal Act on Data Protection.
Key points for licensing#
- Transparency duties
- Transfer rules
- Applies to personal data of individuals
How SourceX handles it#
- Personal details are removed before anything is shared
- Rules that apply are assessed deal by deal with your counsel
- Records that can't be cleared are excluded
- Your company approves every release
Frequently asked questions
What does the Swiss FADP cover?
Switzerland. Switzerland's revised Federal Act on Data Protection.
Does licensing company records to an AI developer fall under the Swiss FADP?
Similar principles to GDPR; anonymized data falls outside the law.
What are the key points of the Swiss FADP for data licensing?
Transparency duties. Transfer rules. Applies to personal data of individuals.
General information, not legal advice. Laws change and their application depends on your facts. SourceX assesses which rules apply deal by deal with your counsel. Last reviewed 2026-10-09.