Data protection
Personal data is subject to special legal protection. For example, the Data Protection Act of the Canton of Basel-Stadt specifies which data is to be given special protection: "Personal data requiring special protection include, in particular, information about religious, ideological or political views or activities, personal confidentiality, mental, spiritual or physical condition, use of social counselling or assistance, and information about a criminal prosecution or conviction." See also Guidelines.
Data protection laws & regulations
- Federal law of 19 June 1992 on data protection (DSG)
- Federal Ordinance to the Data Protection Act
- Information and Data Protection Act Basel-City
- Data protection Canton Basel
- Swiss Federal Data Protection Commissioner
- Guidelines for the processing of personal data in the medical sector from the Federal Data Protection Commissioner
- Privacy policy