evidence: On August 27, 2021, the Swiss Federal Data Protection and Information Commissioner (FDPIC) formally recognized the new EU Standard Contractual Clauses published by the European Commission on June 4, 2021 (New SCCs). The New SCCs are intended to legitimize transfers of personal data from Switzerland to countries not deemed by the FDPIC as providing an adequate level of protection for personal data (cf. official statement). By recognizing the New SCCs and thereby completing its guidance on international data transfers published on June 18, 2021, the FDPIC reduces uncertainties in a post-Schrems II era and helps companies ensure the ongoing lawful transfer of personal data. [...] In terms of timing, for Switzerland (1) the New SCCs must be used as of September 27, 2021, for any new data transfers (or data transfers that have substantially changed); and (2) existing agreements relying on the Old SCCs must be replaced with the New SCCs by January 1, 2023.