Your Trusted Swiss FADP Representative

Selling products or services to people in Switzerland without a local entity? Under the revised Swiss FADP (Art. 14), foreign controllers that offer goods/services or monitor behaviour of individuals in Switzerland must appoint a Swiss FADP representative. Agora serves as your on-the-ground contact for the FDPIC and data subjects so you can operate with confidence.

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Do You Need a Representative for Switzerland (FADP)?

Companies with no entity, branch, or other establishment in Switzerland must appoint a Swiss Representative under Article 14 FADP if they:

  • Offer goods or services to individuals in Switzerland, or
  • Monitor the behaviour of individuals in Switzerland (e.g., cookie/in-app analytics).
     

About the Swiss FADP

Switzerland’s revised Federal Act on Data Protection entered into force on 1 September 2023. It closely aligns with the EU GDPR but includes Swiss-specific nuances. The law has extra-territorial scope, so organisations outside Switzerland that target Swiss users or monitor them may be in scope. Those without a Swiss establishment must appoint a Swiss Representative to act as the point of contact for the FDPIC (the Swiss data protection authority) and for data subjects. 

Switzerland-specific practicals

  • Parallel obligations: Switzerland is separate from the EU, so if you target the EU and Switzerland without a local presence in each, you would need two representatives (EU and Swiss).
     
  • Representative basics: The representative must be established in Switzerland, authorised to receive communications on your behalf, and able to liaise with the FDPIC and data subjects. Include their details in your privacy notice.
     

Your All-Inclusive Privacy Solution 🇨🇭

As your first-line contact for customers and regulators, we handle data requests seamlessly through whatever channel they prefer.

  • Designated Point of Contact

    As your appointed Swiss representative under the FADP, we act as your frontline for data-protection matters, representing you to stakeholders in Switzerland and liaising with the FDPIC, data subjects, and business customers.

  • Communication with the ICO

    We serve as your trusted liaison to the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC), ensuring secure, professional communications. Our expert team manages critical matters under the FADP, from regulatory inquiries and investigations to data-breach notifications.

  • Data Subjects Addressee

    Agora acts as your designated point of contact for data subjects: receiving, verifying, and triaging requests, routing them to your team, and ensuring timely, compliant handling from intake through resolution. We track statutory deadlines and escalate early to keep every request on track.

  • Build Confidence

    GDPR readiness is a strategic asset, not just a legal checkbox. When you can show privacy-by-design, documented controls, and responsive processes, stakeholders see a company that takes data seriously. That perception translates into stronger brand reputation and greater customer loyalty.

Data Protection Representation Pricing 🌐

Combine muliple representative services to benefit from our bundle discount

  • Single Region

    EU | UK | Switzerland
    890
    /year
    /year
    One-time Setup Fee: €280
    • ✓
      Representative for the EU, the UK or Switzerland
    • ✓
      Representation Privacy Policy Wording
    • ✓
      Point of contact for data protection authorities (unlimited requests)
    • ✓
      Authority Case Manager
    • ✓
      Addressee for data subjects (unlimited requests)
    • ✓
      Compliance Certificate
  • Any Two Regions

    EU | UK | Switzerland
    1,290
    /year
    /year
    One-time Setup Fee: €280
    • ✓
      Representatives for two regions. Coverage in the EU, the UK and Switzerland
    • ✓
      Representation Privacy Policy Wording
    • ✓
      Point of contact for EU data protection authorities (unlimited requests)
    • ✓
      Authority Case Manager
    • ✓
      Addressee for data subjects (unlimited requests)
    • ✓
      Compliance Certificate
  • Any Three Regions

    EU | UK | Switzerland
    1,590
    /year
    /year
    One-time Setup Fee: €280
    • ✓
      Representatives for all three regions. Coverage in the EU, the UK and Switzerland
    • ✓
      Representation Privacy Policy Wording
    • ✓
      Point of contact for data protection authorities (unlimited requests)
    • ✓
      Authority Case Manager
    • ✓
      Addressee for data subjects (unlimited requests)
    • ✓
      Compliance Certificate

Bundle & Save (EU 🇪🇺 • UK 🇬🇧 • CH🇨🇭)

Subscribe to any two representative services and get 27% off your total. Subscribe to all three and get 40% off your total.

What is the value of having Data Protection Representatives ?

🌐 We get you compliant in less than 24 hours in the EU, the UK and Switzerland. 

To get started, simply sign up and sign the Letter of Appointment (LoA). This mandates us as your representative (EU/UK/CH) so we can lawfully act as the contact point for authorities and individuals. We will then send you the representative details to add to your website’s privacy policy, including our name and the local postal address (EU/UK/CH as applicable). From there, we provide ongoing compliance cover—serving as your first line for supervisory authorities and data subjects.

Explore Our Other Representation Services

Agora is your all-in-one partner for global privacy representative services, giving you complete coverage so you can focus on your core business — with the confidence that your company is fully compliant with data protection regulations. We operate in the European Union, United Kingdom and Switzerland.

European Union GDPR Representative

European Union GDPR Representative

Target the EU market with confidence through Agora’s EU GDPR Representative services. By ensuring full compliance with Article 27 of the EU GDPR, we help your business meet its legal obligations, reduce regulatory risks, and build stronger trust with your customers and partners.

United Kingdom GDPR Representative

United Kingdom GDPR Representative

Target the UK market safeguarded by Agora’s UK GDPR Representative services. Following Brexit, the UK adopted the same Article 27 requirement as the EU, making it an obligation for non-UK businesses to appoint a representative.

Heavy Consequences For Non-Compliance.

Failing to appoint a GDPR or FADP representative when required is not a minor oversight — it is a direct breach of the law. Regulators in the EU, UK, and Switzerland are directed to impose substantial fines of up to €20 million or 4% of global annual turnover, launch formal investigations, and even restrict your ability to do business in these markets.
Non-compliance also exposes your company to costly disputes with data subjects and the reputational damage that comes with being seen as untrustworthy on privacy.

Appointing a representative is a legal obligation under Article 27 of the EU and UK GDPR, as well as the Swiss FADP. Authorities are increasingly cracking down on foreign companies that process local data without meeting this requirement. By ignoring it, you risk not only severe financial penalties but also loss of customer confidence and barriers to market access.

With Agora as your representative, you can protect your business from these risks, demonstrate accountability, and operate with peace of mind across Europe.

What People Say

From handling data-subject requests to managing authority inquiries, we take on the front line so your team can focus on growth. We deliver insightful advice, measurable response times and get rid of compliance headaches for our clients.

  • “Selling online across the EU, UK, and Switzerland from abroad, I needed local data protection representation everywhere. Your team had all three reps live within days and gave me clear, practical advice tailored to a DTC food brand—what actually applies, how to handle DSARs, cookie language, and what buyers look for in due-diligence. The best part was the plug-and-play privacy-policy text with the EU/UK/CH representative details—we pasted it in and were done in minutes. Now any data-subject or regulator message routes to you with time-stamped responses, and we’ve sped through retailer onboarding.”

    Anca S., Co-founder & COO