EDÖB (Eidgenössischer Datenschutz- und Öffentlichkeitsbeauftragter)

Business Profile

Core Value Proposition

EDÖB provides independent oversight in data protection and public openness, including mediating access to official documents between private individuals and federal authorities and issuing recommendations when access is denied.

Target Customer

{"Private individuals seeking access to official documents","Federal authorities and public institutions","Private organizations and entities involved in data processing or access to government documents"}

Key Differentiator

Independent authority with a dual mandate: safeguarding privacy through data protection oversight and facilitating openness through access to official documents, including mediation and recommendations when access requests are denied.

Implementation Timeline

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Pain Points

1Ensure lawful and privacy-preserving data processing by federal bodies and private entities
2Enable access to official documents when access is unjustly denied
3Provide independent, authoritative mediation and guidance on public access and privacy compliance

Key Features

1Data protection oversight by a federal authority
2Mediation between private individuals and federal authorities for access to official documents
3Recommendations issued if a mutual agreement on access cannot be reached
4Annual Tätigkeitsbericht (activity report) to the Bundesversammlung (Swiss Federal Assembly)

Target Customer Industries

Client Results

1Dispute resolution for access to official documents
2Issuing recommendations when access requests are denied
3Public accountability through annual activity reporting

Competitive Advantages

1Independent, neutral oversight of privacy and openness
2Dual mandate enabling both protection of personal data and facilitation of information access
3Formal mediation and authoritative recommendations when needed

Key Benefits

1Protection of privacy rights

2Prevention of unlawful personal data processing by public and private entities

3Mediation for access to official documents

4Issuing recommendations when access disputes occur

5Increased transparency through annual reporting

Additional Product Information

Product Description

Independent Swiss authority responsible for data protection and openness; acts as supervisory body and mediator for access to official documents.

Target Market

Swiss residents, private individuals, private entities seeking access to official documents, and federal authorities/public institutions

Unique Value Proposition

Independent, dual-role authority ensuring privacy protection and public access to government information, with mediation and recommendations to resolve disputes.

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