{"id":14775,"date":"2025-05-26T09:46:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-26T09:46:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sheriff-global.fr\/video-surveillance-in-switzerland-laws-legal-basics-sheriff\/"},"modified":"2025-07-31T11:12:19","modified_gmt":"2025-07-31T11:12:19","slug":"video-surveillance-in-switzerland-legal-foundations-and-current-laws","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sheriff-global.fr\/en\/video-surveillance-in-switzerland-legal-foundations-and-current-laws\/","title":{"rendered":"Video Surveillance in Switzerland: Legal Foundations and Current Laws"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"14775\" class=\"elementor elementor-14775 elementor-2542\" data-elementor-settings=\"{&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_width_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_padding_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true},&quot;element_pack_global_tooltip_border_radius_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;top&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;right&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;bottom&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;left&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;isLinked&quot;:true}}\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-36a7f96e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"36a7f96e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1555cf69 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1555cf69\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The installation of video surveillance systems in Switzerland is subject to strict legal regulations. In this article, we\u2019ll overview the relevant laws and regulations that you must follow when planning and implementing such systems. We\u2019ll also pay attention to the requirements towards companies using cloud services or transferring data abroad.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Legal Foundations<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several laws regulate the use of video surveillance in Switzerland:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/datenschutzgesetze.ch\/faq.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><strong>Datenschutzgesetz (DSG)<\/strong><\/a>: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">governs the protection of personal data.<\/span><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edoeb.admin.ch\/de\/datenschutz-folgenabschaetzung?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><strong>Zivilgesetzbuch (ZGB)<\/strong><\/a><strong> Art. 28<\/strong>: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">protects personal rights from unlawful intrusions.<\/span><\/li><li><strong>Strafgesetzbuch (StGB) Art. 179quater<\/strong>: <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">penalizes unauthorized recording of conversations.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These laws require that video surveillance be proportionate, serve a legitimate purpose, and that affected individuals are properly informed.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Purpose Limitation and Proportionality<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video surveillance may only be used if it serves a clearly defined purpose, for example, protecting people or property. Besides, measures must be proportionate, meaning there must be no less intrusive means available to achieve the same goal.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Duty to Inform<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals affected must be informed about the video surveillance. This can be done through clearly visible signs that provide details about the system operator, the purpose of the surveillance, and, if applicable, the storage duration of the recordings.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Data Security<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recorded data must be protected from unauthorized access through appropriate technical and organizational measures. These include, for example, access restrictions, encryption, and regular security audits.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Storage Duration<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recordings may only be stored as long as necessary for the intended purpose. As a rule, the maximum storage duration is 24 to 72 hours unless there is a specific reason for longer retention.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Prohibited Surveillance<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surveillance of public spaces, neighboring properties, or areas where individuals have a heightened expectation of privacy (e.g., changing rooms) is generally prohibited.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Video Surveillance in Rental Properties and Construction Sites<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In rental properties, installing surveillance cameras is only permitted with the consent of the affected tenants. On construction sites, video surveillance can be used to prevent theft; however, legal requirements must also be met in this context.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extensive video surveillance systems, particularly those with multiple cameras and locations, must adhere to a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edoeb.admin.ch\/en\/data-protection-impact-assessment\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Protection Impact Assessment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (DPIA). This regulation helps identify risks to the rights and freedoms of affected individuals and implement appropriate risk mitigation measures.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Strategic Integration and Compliance<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For companies, it is crucial to view video surveillance not as a standalone measure but as part of the overall security strategy. This approach includes:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Compliance<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Ensuring all measures comply with legal requirements.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Risk Management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Identifying and assessing potential risks related to video surveillance.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Consultation<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Involving data protection experts or legal advisors in complex or uncertain cases.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A holistic approach not only improves security but also fosters trust among customers and employees.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Risks of Data Breaches or Camera Hacks<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A data breach or hack of a video surveillance system can have serious consequences:<\/span><\/p><ul><li><b>Legal consequences<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Violations of data protection laws can lead to fines of up to CHF 250,000.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Reputational damage<\/b>: Loss of trust among customers, partners, and employees.<\/li><li><b>Operational disruptions<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The need to audit systems and close security gaps, potentially causing downtime.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Preventive measures and regular security checks are therefore essential.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>Cloud Systems and Data Transfers Abroad<\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The use of cloud-based video surveillance systems poses additional challenges:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data location<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Data should preferably be stored in Switzerland to comply with local data protection requirements.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data transfer abroad<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: If unavoidable, it must be ensured that the recipient country provides an adequate level of data protection.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Contract design<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Data processing agreements must include clear provisions on data protection and security.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hence, careful selection of the cloud provider and thorough review of contractual terms are essential.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-885ab1d e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"885ab1d\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-95fcd38 elementor-widget elementor-widget-n-accordion\" data-id=\"95fcd38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;default_state&quot;:&quot;expanded&quot;,&quot;max_items_expended&quot;:&quot;one&quot;,&quot;n_accordion_animation_duration&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;ms&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:400,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"nested-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-n-accordion\" aria-label=\"Accordion. Open links with Enter or Space, close with Escape, and navigate with Arrow Keys\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1570\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" open>\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"1\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1570\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I monitor my own property with a camera? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1570\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9b72a6 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c9b72a6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1570\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1452d67 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"1452d67\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1f1c2cf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1f1c2cf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, as long as the surveillance is limited to your own property and does not capture public areas or neighboring properties.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1571\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"2\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1571\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Do I have to inform my employees about video surveillance? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1571\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-39a2d8f e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"39a2d8f\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1571\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3af6487 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"3af6487\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec9729d elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec9729d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, employees must be informed about the surveillance, ideally in writing and before the cameras are installed.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1572\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"3\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1572\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> How long can I store the recordings? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1572\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d9d313e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"d9d313e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1572\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7974300 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"7974300\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bd11b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2bd11b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recordings should generally not be stored for longer than 24 to 72 hours, unless there is a specific reason to retain them for a longer period.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1573\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"4\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1573\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> What is a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA)? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1573\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cc9e796 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"cc9e796\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1573\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f591b0e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f591b0e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcc7550 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcc7550\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A DPIA is a process used to identify and assess risks to the rights and freedoms of individuals when processing personal data. It is particularly required for extensive video surveillance systems.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1574\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"5\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1574\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Can I use cloud services to store video recordings? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1574\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-368022e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"368022e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1574\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-551c20b e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"551c20b\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-05d50ec elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"05d50ec\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, but data protection requirements must be met, especially concerning the location where data is stored and the contractual agreements with the cloud provider.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<details id=\"e-n-accordion-item-1575\" class=\"e-n-accordion-item\" >\n\t\t\t\t<summary class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title\" data-accordion-index=\"6\" tabindex=\"-1\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"e-n-accordion-item-1575\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-header'><div class=\"e-n-accordion-item-title-text\"> Where is the data from Sheriff Systems stored? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class='e-n-accordion-item-title-icon'>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-opened' ><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t<span class='e-closed'><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t<\/span>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/summary>\n\t\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1575\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-057dc9e e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"057dc9e\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"e-n-accordion-item-1575\" class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2484162 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2484162\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20f2f60 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20f2f60\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data is usually stored on local servers. 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