Spain

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October 14, 2026

Spanish DPA Fines Securitas Direct €100,000 for Chargeable GDPR Hotline

The Spanish DPA fined Securitas Direct €100,000 for directing people to a chargeable phone number to exercise GDPR rights and ordered the company to replace its notices.

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March 11, 2026

Spanish Data Protection Authority Issues Guidance on Agentic AI

The Spanish Data Protection Authority issues detailed GDPR guidance to help organizations manage privacy risks of autonomous agentic AI systems.

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March 5, 2026

FC Barcelona faces €500,000 GDPR fine over biometric data processing violations

Spain’s data protection authority, the Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD), has imposed a €500,000 fine on Fútbol Club […]

November 21, 2025

Spanish Media Win 481 Million Euro Damages Against Meta over GDPR breach

A Madrid court orders Meta to pay 481 million euros for GDPR violations harming Spanish media by exploiting user data for advertising.

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September 2, 2025

Spains DPA fines hotels over scanning guest identity documents

AEPD fines Iberostar unit €70,000 for requiring full ID copies at booking; authority stresses GDPR data minimisation and that copies are unnecessary and risky for guest registration.

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September 24, 2024

New Spanish Law on Traveler Data Raises Privacy Concerns

Spain’s new law requiring hotels and rentals to share traveler data has sparked fears of chaos and privacy violations in the tourism sector.

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July 15, 2024

Spanish Court Sentences Minors for AI-Generated Nude Images

Spanish youth court sentences minors for spreading AI-generated nude images, raising concerns about the misuse of AI for harassment and the importance of stricter regulations and education on responsible technology use.

July 9, 2024

Meta Under Investigation in Spain for GDPR Violations

National Court Prosecutor’s Office initiates investigation into Meta’s potential GDPR violations.

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June 5, 2024

Worldcoin Halts Operations in Spain Amid Data Protection Probe

Worldcoin halts activities in Spain amid ongoing EU data protection investigations, enhancing security measures and continuing user base growth.

June 4, 2024

Spain Blocks Meta’s Election Tools on Facebook and Instagram Over GDPR Concerns

Spanish data protection agency blocks Meta from rolling out election-focused features on Facebook and Instagram in Spain under GDPR regulations, citing concerns over data processing practices.