08 Apr 2026
6/10
Data Protection
Effective: 07/04/2026
The EU establishes the body that will coordinate the shared use of health data among member states. It will regulate access to medical records and health data at European scale.
Hospitals, insurers, pharmaceuticals, researchers and health sector technology companies
20 Apr 2026
5/10
Data Protection
Effective: 10/04/2026
The Spanish AI Supervision Agency and the Institute for Women will collaborate to ensure that AI systems respect fundamental rights and gender equality.
AI development and user companies, especially in HR, finance and services
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
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
16 May 2026
3/10
Data Protection
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
13 May 2026
3/10
Data Protection
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
26 Mar 2026
3/10
Data Protection
Effective: 24/03/2026
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
28 Apr 2026
2/10
Data Protection
Errors in the regulation governing how European institutions handle personal data are corrected. It affects the internal regulations of EU bodies.
Institutions and bodies of the European Union that process personal data