Data protection is no longer optional. If your website collects information from Swiss residents, the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) applies to you. The good news: with the right web hosting in Switzerland, staying compliant is mostly about sensible, practical choices. Here is what site owners need to know.
What the nFADP is, in plain terms
The nFADP is Switzerland’s data-protection law, updated and in force since 2023. It modernises Swiss rules and aligns them closely with the EU’s GDPR. In short, it expects you to:
- Sé transparente sobre qué datos recopilas y por qué.
- Guarda solo lo que realmente necesites.
- Mantén a salvo tus datos personales.
- Respeta el derecho de las personas a acceder a sus datos y a suprimirlos.
¿Qué se considera dato personal?
More than you might expect. On a typical website this includes:
- Names, email addresses, and phone numbers from contact forms.
- Datos de la cuenta y contraseñas.
- Información sobre pagos y facturación.
- Identificadores de análisis y, en algunos casos, direcciones IP.
Cómo te ayuda el alojamiento web a cumplir con la normativa
Your host handles the infrastructure your data lives on, so it plays a direct role in compliance. Look for:
- SSL gratuito: encrypts data travelling between visitors and your site.
- European datacenters: infrastructure under GDPR-aligned standards, which supports nFADP expectations.
- Copias de seguridad seguras: protected copies of data you can restore.
- Controles de acceso: Inicios de sesión seguros y gestión de cuentas.
Pasos prácticos para tu página web
Beyond hosting, a few straightforward actions go a long way:
- Publica una política de privacidad clara y sincera.
- Utiliza una ventana emergente sobre cookies o de consentimiento cuando sea pertinente.
- Pide solo los datos que realmente utilices.
- Keep WordPress, plugins, and themes updated to close security holes.
- Have a way for people to request access to or deletion of their data.
Equívocos habituales
- “I need a server inside Switzerland.” Not necessarily. European datacenters under GDPR-aligned standards are widely used by Swiss sites.
- “El cumplimiento normativo es solo cosa de las grandes empresas”.” The nFADP applies to small sites too if they handle personal data.
- “El protocolo SSL es opcional”.” Encryption is a baseline expectation, and it helps SEO as well.
Cómo contribuye Disoh a un alojamiento web responsable
Disoh includes free SSL on every plan, runs on European datacenters with GDPR-aligned standards, and keeps secure backups so your data is protected. Combined with real support to help you set things up correctly, it is a solid foundation for an nFADP-conscious website. Descubre los planes de Disoh and host your Swiss site with confidence.
Este artículo ofrece información general, no asesoramiento jurídico. Para cuestiones específicas relacionadas con el cumplimiento normativo, consulte a un profesional cualificado.