Spain
The Canary Islands prepare a coastal law tailored to their island and tourism reality
The draft preliminary bill seeks to adapt the 1988 national Coastal Law to the reality of the archipelago, simplify the management of a coastline where the population and tourism activity are concentrated, and strengthen legal certainty. It includes significant changes for beach services, tourism activities and the renovation of beachfront facilities.Data Economy, Privacy and Cybersecurity Newsletter - October 2026
In this newsletter, we offer the latest updates on everything related to the data economy (technology law, technological innovations, artificial intelligence, digital law, e-Commerce), privacy (data protection and related fundamental rights), and cybersecurity (information security and the protection of the networks and systems that process it). We cover the most recent rulings from relevant authorities and agencies, key court decisions, and the most important news in this field.The digital duty of care: the personal liability of boards and their members in relation to technology risks
Cybersecurity is no longer simply a technical issue. It has now become an essential corporate governance responsibility. The convergence of European laws on cybersecurity, digital resilience, and artificial intelligence is shaping a new duty of care for directors, requiring their direct and continuous involvement in managing technology risks and potentially giving rise to personal liability implications.Can the Spanish tax authorities impose a penalty for denying access to computers where there is no judicial order?
The Spanish National Appellate Court has overturned a penalty for obstructing the tax authorities’ activities, imposed on a company that refused to allow access to its computer systems for tax auditors who did not have a judicial order, but only an administrative authorization. This principle contrasts with that upheld by TEAC in a recent decision and comes as the Spanish Supreme Court has a number of outstanding cassation appeals on the same matters.Spain: The Urda train accident and care for children with cancer: new developments in labor and social security legislation
Two new pieces of legislation introduce specific measures in the labor and social security field, with changes affecting both those impacted by the Urda train accident and those who reduce their working hours to care for children with cancer or another serious illness.Transparent working conditions: recommendations for companies after the first month of application of the new obligations
Royal Decree 723/2026 requires written information on the essential elements of the employment contract. But is the new document that the company must give to the employee of a contractual nature or is it merely informative? This post offers some recommendations to comply with transparency.Rebranding: how to change brand identity without jeopardizing trademark protection
Rebranding enables the name, visual identity, positioning or message of a trademark to be redefined in order to maintain consumer interest and loyalty, gain an edge over competitors or reach new markets. However, whether temporary or definitive, these strategies can create legal risks that should be addressed in order to safeguard a company’s rights in its registered trademarks and trademark portfolio.