Access to Individual Personal Data

As the requester must provide proof of identification (§ 16, para. 3 IDV), the request must generally be submitted in writing by letter. The letter must include a copy of the requester’s ID.

In general, UZH grants access to an individual’s personal data within 30 days after receipt of the request. If UZH is unable to meet this deadline, it will inform the requester, indicating the reason why it is unable to meet the deadline and when a decision on the request will be available (§ 28 IDG).

There are generally no fees for processing requests involving an individual’s own personal data (§ 29, para. 2 (b) IDG).