Definition
Legal framework for personal data protection.
Context
Data protection law includes national and international frameworks such as the GDPR and the Swiss Data Protection Act and is closely linked to internal controls, forensic evidence handling, and internal investigations. It defines the legal boundaries for processing personal data, particularly in investigation, monitoring, and analytics contexts.
Meaning
Establishes legal constraints and requirements for data use and significantly shapes the design of control, analytics, and investigation processes.
Example
Limits on employee monitoring.
Suggested citation
wirtschaftsforensik.ch Editorial Team: "Data Protection Law", in: Glossary, wirtschaftsforensik.ch, https://wirtschaftsforensik.ch/glossar/data-protection-law/, accessed April 18, 2026.