Spain Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Digital Rights (LOPDGDD)
Spain's Organic Law 3/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD) supplements the EU GDPR with national provisions and establishes a catalogue of digital rights. The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD - Agencia Española de Protección de Datos) oversees enforcement. Notable features include digital rights (right to disconnect, digital education, rectification on the internet), age of digital consent (14 years), deceased persons' data rights, and internal whistleblower provisions. AEPD is one of the most active DPAs in Europe.
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Framework Domains (4)
Breach
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SPAINLOPDGDD-4 | Breach, Enforcement |
Digital Rights
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SPAINLOPDGDD-2 | Digital Rights, Spanish Specifics |
Governance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SPAINLOPDGDD-3 | DPO, Records, Governance |
Scope
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SPAINLOPDGDD-1 | Scope, Lawful Basis, GDPR Implementation in Spain |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spain Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Digital Rights (LOPDGDD)?
Spain Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Digital Rights (LOPDGDD) is a compliance framework from Spain with 4 domains and 4 controls. Spain's Organic Law 3/2018 on the Protection of Personal Data and Guarantee of Digital Rights (LOPDGDD) supplements the EU GDPR with national provisions and establishes a catalogue of digital rights. The Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD - Agencia Española de Protección de Datos) oversees enforcement. Notable features include digital rights (right to disconnect, digital education, rectification on the internet), age of digital consent (14 years), deceased persons' data rights, and internal whistleblower provisions. AEPD is one of the most active DPAs in Europe. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does Spain Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Digital Rights (LOPDGDD) have?
Spain Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Digital Rights (LOPDGDD) has 4 controls organised across 4 domains. The largest domains are Breach (1 controls), Digital Rights (1 controls), Governance (1 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does Spain Organic Law 3/2018 on Data Protection and Digital Rights (LOPDGDD) map to?
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