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title: "Swiss FADP Article 13: Certification"
url: "https://www.engagecompliance.co/law/swiss-fadp/article-13"
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# Swiss FADP Article 13: Certification

_Chapter 2 . Section 1_

1 The manufacturers of data processing systems or programs and controllers and processors may have their systems, products and services evaluated by recognised independent certification bodies.

2 The Federal Council shall issue regulations on the recognition of certification procedures and the introduction of a data protection quality mark. In doing so, it shall take account of international law and the internationally recognised technical standards.

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