GDPR Experts in Switzerland
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Meet FRATCH Experts in Switzerland, who have recently used GDPR
Francesca L.
Last position:
EMEA CDP Community Lead at Merkle Switzerland AG
Founded and scaled Merkle's CDP community, and built the foundation of a Centre of Excellence
- Cultivated strong connections with C-levels of the company, securing their support and ensuring the community's efforts align with organizational goals (and vice versa when needed)
- Nurtured vendor relationships ensuring top support to the teams and recognition for opportunities
- Drove community growth (+100 members), cross-country collaboration, enablement, best practices, and knowledge sharing across 7+ countries, positioning Merkle as leader in CDP implementations.
Wolf P.
Last position:
Interim Head of IT-POS Base GK - SAP at Depot GDC
- Interim management of IT-POS based on GK and SAP for DEPOT GDC.
- Responsibility for the stability and further development of the POS base platform.
- Management of adaptations and rollouts in the POS environment in coordination with the SAP backend.
Fatima D.
Last position:
Clinical Data Manager at Consultant – Clinical Data Management & Clinical Operations
- Served as a DM contractor for Mirum Pharmaceuticals between 2025-02-01 and 2026-05-31, leading end-to-end clinical data management activities
- Coordinated a significant networking event for HEMEX (Swiss CRO), fostering connections within the Swiss biotech ecosystem
- Engaged with stakeholders to explore innovative models that simplify execution and reduce operational burdens for clinical trials
Philipp L.
Last position:
External Consultant & Interim Manager at Löffler Management GmbH
- Project Manager for IT Governance and IT Compliance (including ISAE 3402, ISO 27001, DORA and NIS2 implementations)
- Project Manager for Digital Transformation (including ServiceNow)
- Industries: Banking, Insurance and Automotive
Daniela H.
Last position:
Data-Based Transformation & Strategic Business Capability Mapping at CSS Versicherung
- Architected and implemented a Data Value Framework as a decision-making basis for strategic prioritization and determining data-driven value contributions along the corporate value chain, connecting data value with business objectives.
- Designed standardized use cases to assess the maturity levels for quantifying business value and data value.
- Integrated the framework within SAFe structures in Lean Portfolio Management and ARTs to guide strategic investment decisions.
- Developed metrics and evaluation procedures for prioritizing business areas based on quantitative data.
- Redesigned data governance, including the introduction of the data owner role with clearly defined responsibilities and differentiation from the data steward role.
- Derived MVP priorities using gap analyses across key areas and value stream analysis.
Károly A.
Last position:
NIS2 & Risk Strategy Consultant at RRC power solutions GmbH
- Developed a compliant information security management system (ISMS)
- Advanced a modern risk management framework based on NIST for NIS2 compliance
Roland A.
Last position:
Project Manager and Senior Business Analyst at Init Services GmbH
- Project management: Implementation of SAP & EBX integration for master and reference data management and led development of AI supported services for data management and privacy-oriented solutions
- Business analysis: Executed in-depth requirement gathering and data analyzes for MDM implementation, supported service integration using REST APIs to enhance service interoperability, led the requirement gathering, analysis, and implementation of agent-based AI services
- Technologies: SAP BP & FICO & MM, Tibco EBX, n8n, custom AI development in Java, Python, RDBMS, cloud
Stefan B.
Last position:
Co-Founder at Stealth AI Infrastructure Deep-Tech Venture
- Deep-tech venture in enterprise AI model compression for on-premises and edge deployment.
- Built systematic R&D pipeline, business and technical architecture, early investor pipeline, and design partner network across AI verticals, datacentre operators, and robotics/edge computing — from zero.
- Ventures built concurrently, each in a fundamentally different regulatory and technical domain.
Michael S.
Last position:
Freelance compliance & IT regulatory consultant at Various financial institutions and regulated companies
- Consulting financial institutions on implementing DORA and NIS2 requirements
- Gap analyses between existing governance structures and new regulatory requirements
- Creation and revision of policies, process descriptions, contract annexes, and technical-organizational measures
- Design of digital operational resilience testing programs (DORA Art. 24–25)
- Third-party risk management: building third-party registers, LEI matching, value chain analysis
- Training internal staff on DORA/NIS2 requirements
- Negotiation and renegotiation of outsourcing contracts according to DORA/NIS2 guidelines
- Use of technologies/frameworks: DORA, NIS2, EBA guidelines, BaFin requirements, NIST CSF, ISO 27001
- Engagements are subject to strict NDAs
Elias V.
Last position:
Cloud Architect & Security Advisor at BaFin
- Designing hybrid cloud architectures (on-prem + cloud)
- Implementing cloud governance structures according to NIS2, BSI, ESCB/SMM
- Developing policies for cloud security & access control
- Target designs, management decision frameworks, internal audits & cloud integration
Stefan H.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager at Bechtle Schweiz AG
- Led multiple client projects according to the PRINCE2 standard in the healthcare sector, focusing on migrating existing infrastructures and applications to Bechtle Clouds
- Technologies used: MS Azure, Azure AVD, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Intune, Autopilot, Meraki vMX Firewall, and Bechtle Smart Workplace
- Improved and documented project-related processes
Bartosz P.
Last position:
Senior Project Manager, Product Owner at SoftwareONE
- Led a global enterprise-platform upgrade across 60+ countries, coordinating multiple localizations, integrations, and stakeholder groups from multiple locations, including Europe, US and India.
- Product Owner for a delivery team focused on platform usability, performance, and reliability—owning backlog, roadmap, and KPI outcomes.
- Implemented governance and audit-ready processes that made change safer and more predictable, and improved platform compliance with regulatory requirements.
Oleksii B.
Last position:
Blockchain Developer (freelance) at Self-Employed
- Developed ERC20 smart contracts with a mechanism for vesting, including deployment, testing, and auditing.
- Wrote a JavaScript application for managing transactions in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and SEPOLIA with a custom token.
Matteo G.
Last position:
Vice President IT Applications at Comet AG
- Provide global leadership for Comet’s enterprise applications and digital transformation agenda, acting as a strategic partner to the CIO and Executive Committee. Accountable for driving business value, operational excellence, and innovation across the entire enterprise systems landscape.
- Define and execute the global enterprise applications strategy across ERP, CRM, PLM, MES, HR systems (SuccessFactors, SAP HR), and Microsoft 365 (M365), ensuring scalability, security, and alignment with long-term business objectives.
- Partner with executive and regional business leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable digital initiatives that enhance efficiency, agility, and user experience.
- Drive Agile delivery practices across cross-functional global teams using Jira, Confluence, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Lead a centralized and standardized global application delivery model to ensure governance, efficiency, and consistency across all regions and business units.
- Own vendor management and sourcing strategy, establishing and monitoring KPIs, SLAs, and performance metrics for application reliability, user adoption, and business impact.
- Manage multi-million euro application budgets, optimizing Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and value creation.
- Strengthen IT governance, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance in line with GDPR, ISO, and IFRS requirements.
- Enable IT/OT convergence by integrating SAP, MES, PLM, and production systems with enterprise platforms, ensuring secure and interoperable manufacturing and R&D architectures.
- Act as Deputy CIO, contributing to enterprise IT strategy, cybersecurity programs, risk management, and transformation initiatives.
- Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement across global IT and business teams.
- Ensure efficient and cost-effective Managed Service Provider (MSP) delivery while maintaining required service levels across all application services.
- Oversee SAP AMS and non-SAP application support teams across internal resources and external MSPs.
- Ensure high service reliability through structured Incident, Change, and Problem Management in coordination with the IT Service Delivery organization.
- Establish and continuously monitor KPIs, SLAs, and application performance dashboards to ensure service quality and business continuity.
- Coordinate L2/L3 escalation paths across internal IT teams, MSPs, and software vendors to ensure rapid issue resolution.
Ala L.
Last position:
VR/AR/ML Project Site Lead (contract by Experis) at Meta
- Acted as project lead in different internal projects, including the development and implementation of innovative solutions based on machine learning, virtual and augmented reality with the aim of providing great user experience
- Drove project planning, execution and reporting, designed risk mitigation and schedule adjustment plans to bring the projects on the green path
- Directed the process optimization and conducted project reviews by being the liaison between engineering teams and executive stakeholders
- Served as agile coach and led the scrum ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint review and sprint retrospective
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Statistics of experts using GDPR
Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.
Experience
22 years
Position duration
2.4 years
Positions per freelancer
10
Top business areas
Project Management, Information Technology, Operations
Top industries
Information Technology, Banking and Finance, Professional Services
Certification focus areas
Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management
Bachelor's degree or higher
93%
Master's degree or higher
64%
Doctorate
14%
Certifications per freelancer
4
Most common languages
English, German, French
Speak two or more languages
100%
Based on our profile pool as of 29 Oct 2026.
Daily rate distribution
The chart shows how the daily rates of experts in this technology in Switzerland are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows the share of experts charging within that range.
Average rates of experts in Switzerland using GDPR
Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.
The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.
The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.
Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 29 Oct 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.
GDPR experts industry focus
See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.
- Information Technology (89%)
- Banking and Finance (72%)
- Professional Services (56%)
- Automotive (39%)
- Energy (33%)
- Insurance (33%)
- Healthcare (28%)
- Manufacturing (28%)
Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.
About the technology
What GDPR covers
The General Data Protection Regulation, commonly called GDPR, sets rules for how organisations collect, use, store and share personal data. It applies to many companies that process data about people in the European Economic Area, including organisations outside that area with relevant activities. The framework covers transparency, lawful processing, data subject rights, security and accountability.
Where it is used
GDPR expertise supports products and operations that handle customer, employee, patient or user information. In Switzerland, companies often consider GDPR alongside the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection when serving European customers or operating across borders.
- Privacy notices and consent journeys
- Data mapping and records of processing activities
- Vendor, cloud and international transfer reviews
- Data subject request and incident response procedures
Ecosystem and tooling
Strong GDPR work connects legal interpretation with practical systems. Specialists review CRM, HR, marketing, analytics, identity and cloud environments, then translate requirements into controls. Useful adjacent skills include information security, ISO 27001 practices, privacy engineering, cookie management, data retention and contract review.
When companies hire specialists
Companies bring in freelance GDPR specialists during product launches, cloud migrations, acquisitions, audits or major changes to tracking and personalisation. They may also need an independent review after a security incident or when internal teams lack a clear view of personal-data flows. The work can range from a focused gap assessment to an ongoing privacy programme.
What strong professionals deliver
A capable specialist makes requirements usable for business and technical teams. They identify the data involved, the purpose and legal basis for processing, the people responsible and the evidence needed to show accountability. Clear registers, risk assessments, practical policies and prioritised remediation plans matter more than generic templates.
Collaboration and outcomes
GDPR projects depend on access to stakeholders, systems and contracts, so remote work succeeds when documentation and decision paths are organised. On-site workshops can help with complex processes, while secure remote collaboration suits reviews and policy work. Professionals should communicate clearly with teams across Switzerland and adapt to the company’s working languages and regulatory scope.
Frequently asked questions
Before you brief your next project: the most common questions about GDPR.
GDPR is used to govern the collection, use, storage and sharing of personal data. It gives people rights over their information and requires organisations to document decisions, protect data and respond to requests or incidents.
The General Data Protection Regulation is an European Union framework, while Switzerland has its own Federal Act on Data Protection. A Swiss company may need to address both when it operates in Switzerland and offers goods, services or monitoring to people in the European Economic Area.
A strong GDPR specialist usually understands information security, privacy notices, contract controls, data mapping and risk assessments. Experience with cloud services, marketing technology, HR systems, cookie consent and incident response is also valuable.
The right level depends on the scope and risk of the work. A focused privacy notice review may suit a specialist with a narrow remit, while a cross-border programme, complex data inventory or incident response needs a professional who has handled comparable operational and regulatory work.
Yes, much of GDPR work can be completed remotely through secure document sharing, workshops and interviews with process owners. On-site sessions can help when teams need to map sensitive workflows or resolve responsibilities across departments.
Ask the specialist to explain how they would identify processing purposes, legal bases, risks, owners and evidence. Good work is specific to the organisation, distinguishes urgent gaps from longer-term improvements and produces documents that operational teams can maintain.
A data protection impact assessment is generally appropriate when planned processing is likely to create a high risk to people’s rights and freedoms. A qualified GDPR professional can screen the activity, document the reasoning and define safeguards before processing begins.
Freelancers should expect to work across legal, product, security and operations teams. GDPR assignments often require careful handling of confidential information, precise documentation and the ability to turn broad requirements into workable controls without giving advice beyond the agreed remit.
The average hourly rate of freelancers in Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects is 126 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 1,006 € based on an 8-hour working day.
Of the freelancers in Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects, 93% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 64% hold at least a Master's degree, and 14% hold a doctorate.
On average, freelancers in Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects have 22 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 2.4 years.
The most common languages among freelancers in Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects are English (100%), German (89%), and French (33%).
The most common industries among freelancers in Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects are Information Technology (89%), Banking and Finance (72%), and Professional Services (56%).
The most common business areas among freelancers in Switzerland who have used GDPR in their recent projects are Project Management (100%), Information Technology (94%), and Operations (61%).
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