Template resolution launching the new FADP compliance programme
- Art. 10 FADP
- Art. 24 GDPR
- About 15 minutes
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In brief
The resolution by which management starts the work on data protection, names the internal contact and sets the priorities. It shows that the organisation has taken the matter in hand and gives the contact the authority to act.
- Who it is for
- Management or the board of directors, who sign it. It stays in the organisation's records.
- To decide first
- Who deputises for the internal contact (the contact comes from the organisation's details); by hand you complete the date of the meeting, those present and the signatures.
- Afterwards
- Have management sign it, upload the signed copy and tell everyone who the contact is.
What it contains
- 1Background
- 2Decisions
- 3Entry into force
An excerpt
1. Background
__________ processes personal data of customers, employees, suppliers and other persons. The governing body notes that the following legislation applies to this processing.
The Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP) and the related Data Protection Ordinance, in force since 1 September 2023.
Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), because the organisation falls within its scope (Art. 3 GDPR).
The governing body acknowledges that compliance with these rules is its responsibility: tasks may be delegated, ultimate responsibility may not.
It also notes that the criminal provisions of the FADP (Art. 60-63 FADP) apply to the responsible natural persons, with fines of up to CHF 250'000 for intentional breaches.
The full text is generated on the platform, with your organisation's details already in place.
Related templates
A template is general information, not advice on your case: it must be adapted to your organisation. For a question on your case there is Advisorn's consulting. By Advisorn, updated on 20 October 2026.