The data protection reform will reduce costs related to data collection for SMEs. The benefits will allow Small and Medium Sized enterprises in Spain to strengthen their role on the global market thus helping them to expand their business abroad.
Following the reform of the penalty system of the LOPD, where authority reverts back to the Spanish Agency on the Protection of Information, both those individuals responsible for the files (organizations that treat personal information directly) and those in charge of the treatment of this information (organizations that handle Personal Information under commission) will be subject to the penalty regime of the LOPD.
Spain represents a suitable place to establish e-commerce activity due to its special VAT rates and its regulation concerning electronic commerce, which both the General Law in Defense of Consumers and Users and the Law of Services of the Information Society support.
Online advertising and marketing strategies are increasing in Spain, and thus represent ideal opportunities for businesses. There are nevertheless Laws and Directives such as The Consumers Protection act (LOPD) that need to be taken in account.
In Spain, local laws are implementing the Consumer Rights Directive (Directive). The Spanish Laws on consumer protection and information (La Ley General para la Defensa de los consumidores y Usarios (LGDCU) …
The adaptation of Directive 2011/83/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council on Consumer Rights has caused several changes to the Right of Withdrawal. These changes are necessary when …
This article highlights the essential aspects that information company service providers in Spain must observe to prevent the use of cookies on websites that may result in the violation of …
The LOPD mandates a Technical Suitability obligation on software creators. For professionals like health practitioners maintaining health data records, utilizing software for database management is a common practice, aligning with the compliance requirements set forth by the legislation.
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