Key data
| Regulation | Resolution of April 15, 2026, from the Under-Secretariat, publishing the Agreement between the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function and the SEPE for the project «Public Data Demand Management» |
|---|---|
| BOE Publication | April 21, 2026 |
| Entry into force | April 15, 2026 |
| Affected parties | Public administrations, state bodies and entities that manage or use public data |
| Category | Public Sector |
| Financing framework | Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan — Next Generation EU Funds |
| Signatory bodies | Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function and State Public Employment Service (SEPE) |
Entities that access, share or process public sector data in Spain should pay attention to this agreement. The Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function and the State Public Employment Service (SEPE) have formalized a collaboration agreement to launch the project «Public Data Demand Management», effective from April 15, 2026 and published in the BOE on April 21, 2026.
The initiative is part of the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan and is financed with Next Generation EU funds. Its central objective is to optimize the management of public data requests and use within the Administration, improving interoperability and transparency.
What does this regulation establish?
The agreement establishes a collaboration framework between two key state bodies to implement a modernization project in public data management. The main elements are:
- Project: «Public Data Demand Management» — optimizes how public data requests are processed and handled within the Administration.
- Bodies involved: Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function and SEPE (Autonomous Body).
- Financing: Next Generation EU funds, through the Recovery, Transformation and Resilience Plan.
- Operational objective: Improve interoperability between public bodies and facilitate access and use of administrative data.
- External impact: Companies and private entities that interact with public sector data will benefit from greater transparency and better access mechanisms.
This agreement represents a concrete step within the digital modernization agenda of the Spanish Administration, aligned with digital transformation objectives financed by the European Union.
Economic and operational impact
The direct impact of this agreement does not translate into new mandatory fees or costs for companies. However, it has relevant operational consequences for those working with public data:
- Improved access to administrative data: Entities that need data from the SEPE or other bodies will be able to benefit from more agile and standardized processes for requesting and receiving that data.
- Reinforced interoperability: Companies that integrate public data into their systems (labor, statistical, employment) must review whether their current integrations are compatible with the new standards that may emerge from the project.
- Opportunity for technology providers: Companies that develop data management solutions for the Administration may find new opportunities for collaboration or bidding within the framework of this project, financed with European funds.
- Transparency and traceability: Public data demand management implies greater control and record of who accesses what data and for what purpose, which may affect the internal processes of entities that use public data on a recurring basis.
Who does it affect?
- Public administrations and state bodies that manage, share or request administrative data.
- The SEPE as signatory body and project executor.
- Technology companies that develop or maintain data management systems for the Administration.
- Private companies that access public sector data for their operations (labor market analysis, employment statistics, public procurement data, etc.).
- Consultancies and advisory firms that work with administrative data in the labor, tax or human resources field.
- Third sector entities that use public data for their programs or projects.
Practical example
A labor market analysis company that currently requests employment data from the SEPE on a periodic basis to prepare sector reports will be affected by this agreement in the following way:
With the «Public Data Demand Management» project in place, the processes for requesting and delivering that data will be managed through an optimized system, with greater traceability and clearer interoperability standards. This means the company must review its current data request procedures, adapt to the new channels or formats established by the project, and ensure that its technical integrations are compatible with the new standards.
In practical terms, the change does not generate an immediate direct cost, but it may require an investment of time and technical resources to adapt existing workflows to the new public data management architecture.
What should companies do now?
- Identify if your company accesses or uses public sector data on a recurring basis, especially SEPE data or data from other state bodies, to assess whether your processes will be affected.
- Review current technical integrations with public data systems and verify if they are compatible with the new interoperability standards that may emerge from the project.
- Monitor the operational development of the project «Public Data Demand Management» to learn about the new channels, formats and data request procedures that will be implemented.
- If you are a technology provider to the Administration, analyze the bidding or collaboration opportunities that may arise within the framework of this project financed with Next Generation EU funds.
- Update internal procedures for managing public data as soon as the technical and operational developments derived from this agreement are published.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Public Data Demand Management project?
It is an initiative financed with Next Generation EU funds, resulting from the agreement between the Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Function and the SEPE, which seeks to optimize how public data requests and use are managed within the Spanish Administration.
Which bodies and entities does this agreement affect?
It directly affects public administrations and state bodies that manage or use public data. It may also affect companies and private entities that interact with public sector data, improving interoperability and transparency in access to that data.
When does this agreement enter into force?
The agreement entered into force on April 15, 2026, the date of its signature. It was published in the BOE on April 21, 2026 through a Resolution from the Under-Secretariat.
What specific improvements does this project provide to entities that use public data?
The project improves interoperability and transparency in access to administrative data, optimizes the management of public data requests and represents an advance in the digital modernization of the Spanish Administration, facilitating data exchange between bodies.
What should companies that work with public sector data do?
They should review their processes for accessing and exchanging data with the Administration, identify whether their data flows will be affected by the new public data demand management tools, and stay alert to the operational developments that derive from this agreement.