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
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
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
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
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
The agreement is extended that allows the Social Institute of the Navy to access Andalusian electronic clinical records to conduct mandatory medical examinations for maritime embarkation.
Seafarers in Andalusia, Social Institute of the Navy and Andalusian Health Service
The EU Council establishes when member states will be able to send the United Kingdom personal data on vehicle registrations. This facilitates police cooperation and road safety between both parties.
Traffic and police authorities of the EU Member States and the United Kingdom
The Government appoints Ana Palacios Morillo as the new Director General of Data. This position leads public policy on data management and use in Spain.
Technology companies, public bodies and data-intensive sectors
The official website for whistleblowers changes its address to proteccioninformante.sede.gob.es. The old address will continue to function temporarily to facilitate the transition.
Citizens, companies and whistleblowers who use the AIPI's electronic office
The European Parliament approves how the European Data Protection Supervisor managed its budget in 2024. It is a democratic control procedure over the spending of this EU institution.
EU institutions and bodies supervised by the EDPS; citizens and companies indirectly