🇪🇸 Software Hosted in Spain
Spain has a well-established tech sector and active data protection authority (AEPD) known for significant GDPR enforcement actions.
Data Protection Law
Ley Orgánica 3/2018 (LOPDGDD)
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Penpot
Open source design and prototyping platform
OVHcloud
Major European cloud infrastructure provider
IONOS
Cloud hosting and infrastructure by United Internet
UpCloud
High-performance European cloud infrastructure
Taiga
Open source agile project management
Factorial
People-first HR software from Spain
Data Hosting in Spain
Spain has one of the most active data protection authorities in Europe. The AEPD has issued more GDPR fines than almost any other DPA, covering everything from video surveillance to direct marketing violations. Madrid and Barcelona are significant data center markets, and Spain's position as a gateway to Latin America provides connectivity advantages for organizations serving Spanish-speaking markets globally.
Spain's digital economy is growing rapidly, supported by government initiatives to expand data center infrastructure and attract technology investment. The combination of an experienced regulatory authority, warm relations with Latin American markets, and improving digital infrastructure makes Spain an increasingly attractive hosting destination.
Data Protection Authority
Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD)
Visit DPA websiteThe AEPD has issued over 600 GDPR fines since 2018, more than any other EU DPA by volume. Notable fines include €8.15 million against CaixaBank in 2021 for processing customer data without proper consent.
Why Host in Spain?
- One of the most active GDPR enforcement authorities in Europe by fine volume
- Gateway connectivity to Latin American and Spanish-speaking markets
- Growing data center markets in Madrid and Barcelona
- Large domestic economy driving digital infrastructure investment
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Datenschutzgesetz (DSG)
Data Protection Act of 30 July 2018
Personal Data Protection Act
Act on the Implementation of the GDPR
Processing of Personal Data (Protection of Individuals) Law
Personal Data Processing Act (110/2019)