Data Protection

Personal data protection: GDPR, LOPDGDD and information security

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New European regulation on data management in the ETIAS travel authorization system

The EU updates the rules for accessing, modifying and deleting data in the central ETIAS system for traveler control. It replaces the previous 2021 regulation.

EU border, police and immigration authorities; transport operators

08 Sep 2026 Read more

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The ECB regulates how personal data is treated when supervising European banks

The European Central Bank establishes the rules for processing personal data during prudential supervision of credit institutions. It defines responsibilities b...

Credit institutions under supervision, ECB, national banking supervisory authorities

14 Aug 2026 Read more

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EU agrees to share flight data with Iceland to combat terrorism and serious crimes

The European Union signs an agreement with Iceland to exchange passenger flight data (PNR) for security purposes. It allows sharing information such as name, it...

Airlines with EU-Iceland flights, passengers and security authorities

06 Aug 2026 Read more

Data Protection BOE

AEPD Announces 2026 Award for Best Practices in Data Protection

The Spanish Data Protection Authority awards companies and public bodies that stand out in privacy best practices. The submission deadline is October 15, 2026.

Companies, private entities and public bodies that process personal data

20 Jul 2026 Read more

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The European Commission sets internal rules on personal data in foreign subsidy investigations

The Commission establishes how it manages personal data in its investigations into foreign subsidies that distort the EU market. It defines when it can limit th...

Companies investigated for foreign subsidies and natural persons linked to those files

03 Jul 2026 Read more

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Corrigendum to the European Regulation on data access and sharing (Data Act)

A corrigendum is issued for the European Data Regulation (Data Act) of 2023. It affects the rules on data sharing between businesses and public administrations.

Technology companies, connected device manufacturers, cloud service providers and public administrations in the EU

10 Mar 2026 Read more

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Extension of agreement between Traffic and Carfax to share vehicle data until October 2027

The Central Traffic Authority renews its agreement with Carfax for another year to exchange vehicle data and improve road safety and reduce fraud.

Buyers and sellers of second-hand vehicles, Carfax company and DGT

21 Sep 2026 Read more

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The AEPD and the University of A Coruña organize a course on data protection in companies

The Spanish Data Protection Authority collaborates with the University of A Coruña to deliver a course on regulatory compliance in corporate privacy. The AEPD w...

Companies, DPOs, compliance officers and privacy professionals

21 Jul 2026 Read more

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AEPD Announces the Privacy and Data Protection Award in Ibero-America 2026

The Spanish Data Protection Authority convenes a 3,000€ award to recognize outstanding research and projects in privacy in Ibero-America. Applications may be su...

Researchers, universities, companies and public or private Ibero-American institutions

20 Jul 2026 Read more

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AEPD Launches Award for Social Media Profiles Promoting Data Protection

The Spanish Data Protection Authority rewards public social media profiles that disseminate the right to privacy among citizens. Only natural persons residing i...

Natural persons residing in Spain with public social media profiles on privacy

20 Jul 2026 Read more

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AEPD Announces Data Protection Officer Award 2026 with €3,000 for public and private sector

The Spanish Data Protection Authority rewards the best initiatives of DPOs in 2026. The award offers up to €3,000 in two categories: public and private sector.

Data Protection Officers (DPOs) from public and private entities registered in the official registry

20 Jul 2026 Read more

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Call for the 'Emilio Aced' 2026 Legal Research Award in Data Protection

The AEPD convenes its annual legal research award in data protection, endowed with €3,000 and an honorable mention of €1,500. The submission deadline is October...

Researchers, legal professionals, universities and institutions from Spain and Ibero-America

20 Jul 2026 Read more

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