WEDO Updates Its Legal Documentation to Meet New Regulatory Requirements

The Swiss data protection landscape has undergone significant changes in recent years. In response, WEDO SA has carried out a comprehensive revision of its contractual framework to align with current legal obligations.

This initiative is designed to remove legal barriers for our clients—especially cantonal and municipal public entities—so they can use our services without needing to request contract modifications.

Evolving Legal Context

Switzerland’s new Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) came into effect on September 1, 2023, introducing enhanced rights for individuals and stricter obligations for organizations.

In parallel, most Swiss cantons have revised their own data protection laws. At the time of writing, only the canton of Vaud has yet to update its legislation. These regional laws often include specific requirements for IT providers working with public entities.

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Why We Updated Our Documentation

Our goals were to:

• Remove legal friction for customers outsourcing data processing to WEDO.
• Ensure alignment with new cantonal legislation, beyond just the federal level.
• Provide a standardized, legally robust, and user-friendly contractual framework.

What Has Been Updated?

1. Data Processing Agreement (DPA)

Our DPA has been completely redesigned:

• It now fully incorporates cantonal requirements, including rules around professional secrecy and data transfers.
• It is ready to use by public sector entities without needing further adjustments.
• It includes robust commitments around security, confidentiality, subcontracting, and data subject rights.

2. Privacy Policy

Now limited to our website (www.wedo.com), this policy clearly outlines data processing related to web navigation and marketing interactions.

3. Terms of Use

Updated to ensure consistency with our new DPA and privacy practices.

Key Features of the New DPA

• Clear clauses around subcontracting and subprocessors
• Compliance with legal secrecy obligations (e.g., professional or official secrecy)
• Provisions on cross-border data transfers
• Commitments to data breach notifications
• Enhanced security clauses and data subject rights, including a contractual audit right

What This Means for You

• Time-saving: No need to request additional amendments
• Legal assurance: Fully compliant with federal and cantonal laws
• Clarity and simplicity: The documents are robust yet easy to understand

Special thanks to YB Conseils & Solutions Sàrl

We would like to warmly thank YB Conseils & Solutions Sàrl, a legal firm specializing in technology law based in Bulle, Switzerland, for their expert guidance throughout this process. Their support enabled us to meet complex legal standards while keeping our documentation accessible and transparent.

If you have any questions or would like to learn more, feel free to contact us at info@wedo.com or consult our updated legal documentation via our Trust Center.

— The WEDO Team