What Is GRC? Governance, Risk and Compliance Explained for Swiss Teams

Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) is vital for Swiss organisations under the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) since September 2023 and KRITIS cybersecurity requirements. GRC aligns organisational direction, risk management and compliance with FDPIC oversight and fines up to CHF 250,000.​

GRC integrates these areas with shared processes, essential for nFADP’s data portability, profiling rules and AI data processing.​

Governance: Direction and Accountability

Governance defines decision‑making and accountability. Swiss organisations must demonstrate boards oversee nFADP compliance and KRITIS risk management with clear policies.​

Risk Management: Including Cybersecurity Risks

Risk management addresses threats like data breaches under nFADP or KRITIS incidents. GRC tracks risks with registers linking to FDPIC requirements.​

Compliance: nFADP and Swiss Data Protection

nFADP (GDPR‑aligned) requires DPIAs for high‑risk processing, data accuracy and voluntary consent for sensitive data. GRC documents legal bases and rights like portability.​

Why GRC Matters for Swiss Organisations in 2026

FDPIC expanded powers and KRITIS for critical infrastructure demand integrated GRC beyond manual tools.​

How GRC Software Supports Swiss Teams

GRC software centralises nFADP records and KRITIS risk management. Enactia provides FDPIC‑compliant workflows.​

Using Enactia for Swiss GRC

Enactia supports nFADP, KRITIS with risk/compliance modules. Visit https://enactia.com/ and demo at https://enactia.com/demo-request/.