Violations of personality rights are becoming increasingly frequent nowadays. Specifically, the development of the internet, social networks and more generally the media (in particular online media) has resulted in an increase in the number of delicate situations in which defamatory or slanderous statements may be made.

It is therefore necessary to establish the means available to each natural person or legal entity to protect themselves against violations of their reputation or image (or to defend themselves in the event that baseless allegations are made). The rules applicable in this area are essentially set out in the Swiss Civil Code and the Swiss Criminal Code. However, for around twenty years both federal and cantonal laws on data protection as well as the provisions of European law (DPA, GDPR) have also been playing an increasing role, alongside the increasing contribution by data protection commissioners.

The firm r&associés has specialist lawyers who will be able to advise you and assist you in this area.