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Art. 451 Schweizerisches Zivilgesetzbuch (ZGB)
ZGB; Dritte Abteilung: Der Erwachsenenschutz; Zwölfter Titel: Organisation; Dritter Abschnitt: Verhältnis zu Dritten und Zusammenarbeitspflicht; A. Verschwiegenheitspflicht und Auskunft
Art. 451 ZGB
Die Erwachsenenschutzbehörde ist zur Verschwiegenheit verpflichtet, soweit nicht überwiegende Interessen entgegenstehen.
Wer ein Interesse glaubhaft macht, kann von der Erwachsenenschutzbehörde Auskunft über das Vorliegen und die Wirkungen einer Massnahme des Erwachsenenschutzes verlangen. Der Bundesrat sorgt dafür, dass die entsprechenden Auskünfte einfach, rasch und einheitlich erteilt werden. Er erlässt dafür eine Verordnung.
Gerichtsentscheide zu dieser Bestimmung (38)
VB.2025.00158 · zh (Art. 451 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Sister's Right to Access Deceased's Protection Records Over Secrecy Privilege
Cited in the context of the protective measure (adult protection secrecy) that can oppose the disclosure of information.
C/431/2024 · ge (art. 451 al. 1 CC)
Spousal Curatorship File Access Denial Appeal
Cited regarding the authority's duty of confidentiality, relevant to the decision on file consultation.
C/17622/2022 · ge (art. 451 al. 1 CC)
Daughter's Right to Access Mother's Curatorship File to Investigate Undue Influence in Will Contest
Applied to justify the annulment of the decision, balancing the secrecy obligation against the appellant's preponderant interest in consulting the file after the protected person's death.
XBE.2024.48 · ag (Art. 451 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Niece Denied Access to Guardianship Records Without Proof of Heirship
Cited to establish the principle of confidentiality in adult protection matters and the conditions under which it can be breached.
9.2024.65 · ti (art. 451 cpv. 1 CC)
Appeal Denial Upheld Regarding Access to Guardianship Documentation
Cited regarding the duty of discretion incumbent upon the Adult Protection Authority.
VB.2022.00650 · zh (Art. 451 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Heir Access to Deceased Mother's Adult Protective Services Records Denied
The court applied this article to deny the appeal, as the statutory duty of confidentiality restricts the appellant's right to access the complete files.
9.2021.129 · ti (art. 451 cpv. 1 CC)
Executor's Access to Guardianship Records Post-Ward's Death
Used to determine that the requirement for access to records could not overcome the obligation of discretion regarding the previous curator's management.
C/13264/2020 · ge (Art. 451 al. 1 CC)
Subject Prevails, Appeal on Ancillary Issues Inadmissible
Cited in the reasoning to remind the appellant of the authority's duty of confidentiality.
C/3801/2017 · ge (Art. 451 al. 1 CC)
Appellant's Denial of Access to Curatorship File Upheld
The court explicitly used this article to justify upholding the refusal of dossier consultation after the protection measure was implemented.
PQ210029 · zh (Art. 451 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Guardianship Accounts Access Denial Upheld Against Non-Heir Relative
Cited regarding the obligation of confidentiality for the adult protection authority.
C/523/2000 · ge (Art. 451 al. 1 CC)
Heir Access to Deceased Brother's Curatorship File Granted Over Privacy Concerns
This article provided the basis for weighing interests to permit access to the file, overruling the general obligation of secrecy, as the appeal was allowed on the merits.
VWBES.2018.259 · so (Art. 451 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Heir Denied Access to Deceased's Medical Records for Will Contest
Cited to support the requirement for a predominant interest in accessing records in child and adult protection matters.
9.2018.87 · ti (art. 451 CC)
Association's Appeal Dismissed for Lack of Legal Standing in Curatorship Matter
Cited in the reasoning leading to the decision concerning the need for discretion regarding vulnerable persons.
3H 16 99 · lu (Art. 451 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Civil Secrecy Obligation in Adult Protective Services Survives Death
This provision establishes the confidentiality obligation of the adult protection authority, which the court uses as the main standard against which the request for access is measured.
3H 16 99 · lu (Art. 451 Abs. 1 ZGB)
Confidentiality of Adult Protective Care Files Survives Death
This provision establishes the confidentiality obligation of the adult protection authority, which the court used as the primary standard for weighing access against secrecy.