How to comply with the Law of Cookies and avoid Sanctions in SpainThe new Law of Cookies amended in 2012 has established fines as a call to attention to electronic businesses so that they update their respective web pages; businesses in Spain have already been sanctioned. The following article summarises the event and provides an introduction to understand how to avoid committing these errors.Read more
The Economic Significance of the EU Data Protection ReformThe objectives of the data protection reform is to provide a higher level of control over collected data and unify data protection rules across the European Union. In the practice these measures will cut costs for Spanish companies who are operating in other member countries and thus make them more competitive on the global market.Read more
Reform of the General Law for the Defence of Consumers and Users in SpainWith the Reform of the General Law for the Defence of Consumers and Users in Spain, using customer service for commercial ends remains prohibited and is restricted as telephone “spam.”Read more
Impact of European Data Protection Reform on small and medium sized enterprises in SpainThe 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.Read more
Penalty System of the Spanish Law on Protection of Personal InformationFollowing 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.Read more
Price Regulation in the Electronic Commerce in SpainSpain 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.Read more
Online Marketing in SpainOnline 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.Read more
Implementation of the Consumer Rights Directive in SpainIn 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) …Read more
Spanish Companies increase their Purchases and Sales via InternetAccording to the latest data from the National Statistical Institute (NSI), 98% of Spanish companies with 10 or more employees had an internet connection in January 2013. This means that …Read more
Amendments to the Right of Withdrawal in Electronic Commerce in SpainThe 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 …Read more
