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AI governance frameworks in Switzerland

Switzerland governs AI through its technology-neutral data protection law and FINMA guidance for financial institutions, with targeted amendments planned to ratify the Council of Europe AI Convention.

Law

LawFADP Article 21Swiss FADP Article 21 and automated individual decisionsArticle 21 of the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection requires notice, a hearing and human review for automated decisions. What it means for AI.In force since 1 September 2023

Regulator guidance

Regulator guidanceFINMA Guidance 08/2024FINMA Guidance 08/2024: governance and risk management when using AIFINMA Guidance 08/2024 sets out what FINMA expects of Swiss banks, insurers and other supervised firms using AI, from an AI inventory to independent review.Current, published December 2024
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Which AI governance frameworks are listed for Switzerland?

This page lists 2 instruments for Switzerland: FADP Article 21 and FINMA Guidance 08/2024. Which ones apply to you depends on where you operate, your sector and how you use AI. Each framework page explains what it asks of you.

Does Aicura support the frameworks listed for Switzerland?

The frameworks listed for Switzerland are not built into Aicura. They are explained here to support your governance work, and every plan starts with the AI register, the record any framework needs first.

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