Data protection law has become increasingly important in virtually all sectors of activity. Both commercial enterprises and public authorities must ensure that their activities comply with the obligations arising from federal and cantonal legislation on personal data protection and, where applicable, those imposed by the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) of European law.

Modern data protection legislation requires those responsible for processing personal data to design their activities from the outset in such a way as to protect such data and to limit processing to what is necessary (privacy by design).

We advise our clients in this fast-growing area by analysing their data protection practices, in the light of recent legal developments. We draft privacy policies for their websites, in particular for e-commerce sites, and verify that the procedures for obtaining consent from data subjects meet legal requirements.

Our services in this area also extend to employment law, where the protection of employees' personal data is particularly sensitive, especially when it concerns their health.

Our practice includes in particular:

• Advice on data processing in the fields of e-commerce and advertising
• Drafting of privacy policies or general terms of use for websites
• Audits of the organisation of companies or public authorities with regard to the processing of personal data
• Advice on the measures to be implemented according to legislative developments