Privacy

Swiss Data Protection Law (nDSG): The 2023 Overhaul and What It Means for Businesses in Zug

On 1 September 2023, Switzerland's completely revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nDSG) entered into force, replacing the 1992 original. The new law aligns Swiss data protection with GDPR standards while maintaining distinctly Swiss features — including personal criminal liability for compliance officers. Every company operating in Zug must understand its requirements.