Last review date: 11 December 2024
Yes.
No, unless the data controller is a federal body in such case an appointment is mandatory.
If yes, under what circumstances?
☒ other
Only federal bodies are obligated to appoint a DPO, these are e.g. federal courts. Cantonal bodies (e.g. cantonal courts, cantonal hospitals are not federal bodies, whether they are obligated to appoint a DPO is regulated in the cantonal law; each of the 26 Swiss cantons has its own data protection act that applies to the data processing of cantonal bodies).
Last review date: 11 December 2024
Yes.
If yes, what are these requirements?
☒ other professional qualifications / experience
☒ other
The DPO must exercise their function towards the controller in a professionally independent manner and must not be bound by any instructions.
They must not carry out any activities that are incompatible with his or her tasks as a DPO.
The controller publishes the contact details of the DPO and notifies the Commissioner thereof.