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privaLex private legal protection with the Multi Risk add-on (Cyber Risk)

CAP

Policy terms: Ausgabe 09.2023

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  • Misuse of card, Twint, e-banking: only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money covered

    Limit CHF 750'000. Only legal costs (lawyer, court, expert opinions), not the lost amount itself. According to the product page, the basic private legal protection already helps if the merchant and the credit card issuer ignore a complaint about an unauthorised charge (consumer law, Art. A3 let. a). This covers the dispute with the card issuer; e-banking/Twint not expressly mentioned. Limit = Europe CHF 750'000 (world CHF 150'000). Waiting period 90 days; does not apply to contracts concluded after the policy start.

  • Online purchase: only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money covered

    Limit CHF 750'000. Only legal costs (lawyer, court, expert opinions), not the lost amount itself. Contractual disputes with businesses arising from consumer contracts, i.e. also with online merchants. No minimum amount in dispute (product page). Limit Europe CHF 750'000, world CHF 150'000. The waiting period of 90 days does not apply to contracts concluded after the policy start.

  • Online sale: only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money covered

    Limit CHF 750'000. Only legal costs (lawyer, court, expert opinions), not the lost amount itself. Contractual disputes with private individuals arising from contracts for normal consumption (e.g. the buyer does not pay). Pure debt collection only with the Multi Risk add-on (Art. AA3 let. g).

  • Identity theft: only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money add-on

    Limit CHF 15'000. Only with the Multi Risk add-on, risk «Cyber Risk». The term «cyber risks» is not defined in the general conditions; which cases (identity misuse, phishing) are covered remains open. Limit CHF 15'000, worldwide, waiting period 90 days. Only legal costs.

  • Cyberbullying and defamation: only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money add-on

    Limit CHF 15'000. Only with the Multi Risk add-on («Cyber Risk»); the product page names intimate photos posted online as an example. Personality rights are not listed in the basic cover. Limit CHF 15'000, waiting period 90 days.

  • Data recovery no information

    Not regulated in the document.

  • Extortion unclear

    Limit CHF 15'000. Extortion not named; possibly under «Cyber Risk» in the Multi Risk add-on (term not defined). Ransom is not paid.

  • Hacked accounts unclear

    Limit CHF 15'000. Account takeover not named; possibly «Cyber Risk» (Multi Risk add-on, term not defined).

  • Internet legal protection: only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money add-on

    Limit CHF 15'000. Actual cyber legal protection only in the Multi Risk add-on (Cyber Risk, data protection law, intellectual property law, CHF 15'000 each, waiting period 90 days). Online contracts are already included in the basic cover (consumer law). CAP waives the reduction for gross negligence (C5) and may release itself by paying the amount in dispute (C2).

  • Liability on the internet not covered

    Defence against third-party claims is not insured. Intellectual property law (including copyright) only with the Multi Risk add-on; the scope of the defence is not regulated in more detail there.

  • Smart home no information

    Not regulated in the document.

  • IT help without a loss: only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money limited

    Only legal information by telephone, also for matters before the contract was concluded. No IT help.

Key facts and terms
Price
no public price
Type
Part of a legal protection insurance
Deductible
not stated

No public price; the product page only offers a quote request (not used). Choice of single or multi-person insurance.

Exclusions (5)

Exclusions

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What CAP covers in “privaLex private legal protection with the Multi Risk add-on (Cyber Risk)”
ModuleStatusLimitWhat appliesSource
Misuse of card, Twint, e-banking covered : only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money CHF 750'000 Only legal costs (lawyer, court, expert opinions), not the lost amount itself. According to the product page, the basic private legal protection already helps if the merchant and the credit card issuer ignore a complaint about an unauthorised charge (consumer law, Art. A3 let. a). This covers the dispute with the card issuer; e-banking/Twint not expressly mentioned. Limit = Europe CHF 750'000 (world CHF 150'000). Waiting period 90 days; does not apply to contracts concluded after the policy start.
Where does it say so? (Misuse of card, Twint, e-banking)

Privatrechtsschutz privaLex, Abschnitt «Wo hilft der Privatrechtsschutz?», Fall «Kreditkarte»

«Ihre Kreditkarte ist mit Dingen belastet, die Sie nie bestellt haben. Der Verkäufer und die Kreditkartenherausgeberin ignorieren Ihre Reklamation.»

Open document: Privatrechtsschutz privaLex (opens in a new window), retrieved 06.11.2026

Online purchase covered : only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money CHF 750'000 Only legal costs (lawyer, court, expert opinions), not the lost amount itself. Contractual disputes with businesses arising from consumer contracts, i.e. also with online merchants. No minimum amount in dispute (product page). Limit Europe CHF 750'000, world CHF 150'000. The waiting period of 90 days does not apply to contracts concluded after the policy start.
Where does it say so? (Online purchase)

Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer, Ausgabe 09.2023, Art. A3 lit. a, PDF-S. 3

«Vertragliche Streitigkeiten mit Betrieben oder freiberuflich Tätigen aus Konsumentenvertrag.»

Open document: Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer (opens in a new window), retrieved 06.11.2026

Online sale covered : only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money CHF 750'000 Only legal costs (lawyer, court, expert opinions), not the lost amount itself. Contractual disputes with private individuals arising from contracts for normal consumption (e.g. the buyer does not pay). Pure debt collection only with the Multi Risk add-on (Art. AA3 let. g).
Where does it say so? (Online sale)

Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer, Ausgabe 09.2023, Art. A3 lit. a, PDF-S. 3

«Vertragliche Streitigkeiten mit Privatpersonen aus Vertrag für den üblichen Verbrauch.»

Open document: Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer (opens in a new window), retrieved 06.11.2026

Identity theft add-on : only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money CHF 15'000 Only with the Multi Risk add-on, risk «Cyber Risk». The term «cyber risks» is not defined in the general conditions; which cases (identity misuse, phishing) are covered remains open. Limit CHF 15'000, worldwide, waiting period 90 days. Only legal costs.
Where does it say so? (Identity theft)

Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer, Ausgabe 09.2023, Art. AA3 lit. a, PDF-S. 5

«Geltendmachen von Ansprüchen oder Rechten und Streitigkeiten im Zusammenhang mit Cyber Risiken.»

Open document: Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer (opens in a new window), retrieved 06.11.2026

Cyberbullying and defamation add-on : only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money CHF 15'000 Only with the Multi Risk add-on («Cyber Risk»); the product page names intimate photos posted online as an example. Personality rights are not listed in the basic cover. Limit CHF 15'000, waiting period 90 days.
Where does it say so? (Cyberbullying and defamation)

Privatrechtsschutz privaLex, Abschnitt «Das gibt's optional», Zusatz MultiRisk, Fall «Cyber Risk»

«Der Exfreund der Tochter hat freizügige Fotos von ihr ins Netz gestellt.»

Open document: Privatrechtsschutz privaLex (opens in a new window), retrieved 06.11.2026

Data recovery no information not stated Not regulated in the document.
Where does it say so? (Data recovery)

Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer, Ausgabe 09.2023, ganzes Dokument durchsucht

Open document: Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer (opens in a new window), retrieved 06.11.2026

Extortion unclear CHF 15'000 Extortion not named; possibly under «Cyber Risk» in the Multi Risk add-on (term not defined). Ransom is not paid.
Where does it say so? (Extortion)

Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer, Ausgabe 09.2023, Art. AA3 lit. a, PDF-S. 5

«Geltendmachen von Ansprüchen oder Rechten und Streitigkeiten im Zusammenhang mit Cyber Risiken.»

Open document: Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer (opens in a new window), retrieved 06.11.2026

Hacked accounts unclear CHF 15'000 Account takeover not named; possibly «Cyber Risk» (Multi Risk add-on, term not defined).
Where does it say so? (Hacked accounts)

Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer, Ausgabe 09.2023, Art. AA3 lit. a, PDF-S. 5

«Geltendmachen von Ansprüchen oder Rechten und Streitigkeiten im Zusammenhang mit Cyber Risiken.»

Open document: Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer (opens in a new window), retrieved 06.11.2026

Internet legal protection add-on : only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money CHF 15'000 Actual cyber legal protection only in the Multi Risk add-on (Cyber Risk, data protection law, intellectual property law, CHF 15'000 each, waiting period 90 days). Online contracts are already included in the basic cover (consumer law). CAP waives the reduction for gross negligence (C5) and may release itself by paying the amount in dispute (C2).
Where does it say so? (Internet legal protection)

Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer, Ausgabe 09.2023, Art. AA3 lit. a, PDF-S. 5

«Geltendmachen von Ansprüchen oder Rechten und Streitigkeiten im Zusammenhang mit Cyber Risiken.»

Open document: Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer (opens in a new window), retrieved 06.11.2026

Liability on the internet not covered not stated Defence against third-party claims is not insured. Intellectual property law (including copyright) only with the Multi Risk add-on; the scope of the defence is not regulated in more detail there.
Where does it say so? (Liability on the internet)

Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer, Ausgabe 09.2023, Art. C1 lit. n, PDF-S. 7

«Abwehr von ausservertraglichen Haftpflichtansprüchen.»

Open document: Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer (opens in a new window), retrieved 06.11.2026

Smart home no information not stated Not regulated in the document.
Where does it say so? (Smart home)

Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer, Ausgabe 09.2023, ganzes Dokument durchsucht

Open document: Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer (opens in a new window), retrieved 06.11.2026

IT help without a loss limited : only lawyer and proceedings, not the lost money not stated Only legal information by telephone, also for matters before the contract was concluded. No IT help.
Where does it say so? (IT help without a loss)

Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer, Ausgabe 09.2023, Art. A3 lit. q, PDF-S. 4

«Telefonische Rechtsauskünfte durch die CAP»

Open document: Allgemeine Bedingungen (AB) privaLex® Rechtsschutz für Privatpersonen, Selbständigerwerbende und Kleinunternehmer (opens in a new window), retrieved 06.11.2026

Overview based on public policy terms, as of 06.11.2026. Only your policy and its general terms and conditions (GTC) are binding. No confirmation of cover.