Data Protection Blog
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Awareness and Training of Employees – A Data Protection Factor for Pension Funds
Awareness and Training of Employees – A Data Protection Factor for Pension Funds Pension funds store and process large amounts of personal data of insured persons — including particularly sensitive data, such as health information. The protection of this data is crucial. However, this protection can only be effective if the employees of the pension…
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Introduction to Data Protection Regulations for Swiss Pension Funds
Introduction to Data Protection Regulations for Swiss Pension Funds On September 1, 2023, the revised Swiss Data Protection Act (DSG) came into force. Among the most affected: pension funds, which handle sensitive data of their insured members on a daily basis. But how can they meet the legal requirements and effectively protect personal data? Key…
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Obligations of Pension Funds in Granting Data Protection Rights to Insured Persons
Obligations of Pension Funds in Granting Data Protection Rights to Insured Persons Pension funds must implement appropriate measures to protect the personal data of insured persons. Insured individuals rely on their personal data being handled securely and responsibly. But what rights do the insured have with respect to their data, and how can pension funds…