AEPD

The Spanish Agency from Data Protection (AEPD) is the body in charge of guaranteeing and controlling compliance with data protection regulations in Spain. This institution is independent and acts with full autonomy in the exercise of its functions, which are aimed at ensuring respect for the fundamental rights of individuals with regard to the processing of their personal data. The AEPD is responsible for supervising that both companies and public bodies comply with current legislation on data protection and for promoting measures to guarantee the privacy of citizens in the digital sphere. It also has powers to initiate sanctioning procedures in the event of breaches of the regulations and to promote training and awareness-raising in this area. In addition to these control and supervision functions, the AEPD also has among its responsibilities that of offering information and advice both to citizens and to the entities obliged to comply with data protection regulations. In this way, it contributes to fostering a culture of respect for privacy and information security in all spheres of society. In the international sphere, the AEPD participates in collaboration with other data protection authorities in European Union countries and third countries, with the aim of promoting harmonisation and cooperation in this field. Likewise, it represents Spain in bodies such as the European Data Protection Committee, where data protection issues are dealt with at a community level. In short, the AEPD plays a fundamental role in protecting the privacy and rights of citizens in relation to the processing of their personal data. Its work contributes to ensuring an ethical and responsible use of information in the digital society, promoting transparency, security and respect for the privacy of individuals.