Last Change:
08/11/2025
Ordinance No. 3 on Asylum relating to the Processing of Personal Data
Original names of the law: Ordonnance No. 3 sur l’asile relative au traitement de données personnelles
Year: 1999
Type: Domestic law
Rights Category: Asylum, Liberty & security of person
Description
The Asylum Ordinance No. 3 on the processing of personal data governs the handling of personal data in the context of asylum procedures in Switzerland. This ordinance ensures that personal information collected during the asylum process is managed in accordance with privacy and data protection laws. It defines how data on asylum seekers is collected, processed, stored, and shared between federal and cantonal authorities, as well as with international organizations, where necessary.
Selected provisions
Asylum Ordinance No. 3 on the processing of personal data - Generic