06 Aug 2026
4/10
Data Protection
Effective: 04/06/2026
The European Union signs an agreement with Iceland to exchange passenger flight data (PNR) for security purposes. It allows sharing information such as name, itinerary and payment method to prevent terrorism and serious ...
Airlines with EU-Iceland flights, passengers and security authorities
20 Jul 2026
4/10
Data Protection
Effective: 21/07/2026
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
03 Jul 2026
4/10
Data Protection
Effective: 30/06/2026
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 the access of those affected to their own information.
Companies investigated for foreign subsidies and natural persons linked to those files
10 Mar 2026
4/10
Data Protection
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
21 Jul 2026
3/10
Data Protection
Effective: 21/07/2026
The Spanish Data Protection Authority collaborates with the University of A Coruña to deliver a course on regulatory compliance in corporate privacy. The AEPD will contribute up to 5,000 euros if enrollment income does n...
Companies, DPOs, compliance officers and privacy professionals
20 Jul 2026
3/10
Data Protection
Effective: 21/07/2026
The Spanish Data Protection Authority convenes a 3,000€ award to recognize outstanding research and projects in privacy in Ibero-America. Applications may be submitted until October 15, 2026.
Researchers, universities, companies and public or private Ibero-American institutions
20 Jul 2026
3/10
Data Protection
Effective: 20/07/2026
The Spanish Data Protection Authority rewards public social media profiles that disseminate the right to privacy among citizens. Only natural persons residing in Spain may participate.
Natural persons residing in Spain with public social media profiles on privacy
20 Jul 2026
3/10
Data Protection
Effective: 21/07/2026
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
3/10
Data Protection
Effective: 21/07/2026
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 15, 2026.
Researchers, legal professionals, universities and institutions from Spain and Ibero-America
29 May 2026
3/10
Data Protection
Effective: 27/04/2026
Red.es signs an addendum with 20 entities to create a Digital Rights Observation Space that promotes the Digital Rights Charter. Spanish and international universities, foundations and civil organizations participate.
Citizens, digital entities, universities and organizations signatory to the agreement