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title: "Swiss FADP Article 3: Territorial scope of application"
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# Swiss FADP Article 3: Territorial scope of application

_Chapter 1_

1 This Act applies to circumstances that have an effect in Switzerland, even if they were initiated abroad.

2 For rights under private law, the Federal Act of 18 December 1987 on Private International Law applies. In addition, the provisions on the territorial scope of application of the Criminal Code are reserved.

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