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Agencia Española de Protección de Datos

The Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) is Spain’s official agency responsible for ensuring that personal data is handled correctly and lawfully. Its role is to protect individuals’ privacy by enforcing data protection laws, overseeing how organizations collect, use, and store personal information, and addressing complaints. The AEPD also provides guidance to help companies and individuals understand their rights and obligations regarding personal data, promoting transparency, security, and respect for privacy rights across Spain.