Criminal framework

Código Penal artículo 197.7 (descubrimiento y revelación de secretos en relación con imágenes íntimas). The statute was enacted Ley Orgánica 1/2015, expanded by Ley Orgánica 10/2022. From 3 months to 1 year imprisonment or fine of 6 to 12 months.

Civil and data protection framework

GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) plus LOPDGDD provides the parallel civil route. Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) is the national supervisory authority and accepts complaints against any controller processing intimate imagery without lawful basis. The official site is https://www.aepd.es.

Direct takedown authority

The AEPD Canal Prioritario is a fast track for sexual or violent content removal where the AEPD can issue precautionary blocking measures within 24 hours of a complete request.

Official victim support

Canal Prioritario AEPD is the recognised support service. Available at https://www.aepd.es/canalprioritario.

Five step removal process for Spain victims

  1. 1

    Preserve evidence before any contact with the perpetrator

    Capture full page screenshots with URLs visible. Save the original files. Note timestamps. This evidence supports both the Article 197.7 Código Penal complaint and any GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) plus LOPDGDD request.

  2. 2

    File a criminal complaint under Article 197.7 Código Penal

    Report to local police or the national cybercrime unit. Canal Prioritario AEPD can assist with the report.

  3. 3

    Submit an erasure request under GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) plus LOPDGDD

    Send a written request to each platform's designated data protection contact citing the legal basis. AEPD can be petitioned if the platform fails to comply within 30 days.

  4. 4

    Send a US TAKE IT DOWN Act notice in parallel for covered platforms

    When the platform is subject to US jurisdiction, the 48 hour federal removal obligation applies in parallel with your domestic rights. ScanErase files these notices automatically.

  5. 5

    Track and escalate non compliant platforms

    Document every notice and every response. Use the regulator's takedown authority for non compliant platforms.

Frequently asked questions

What is the criminal NCII statute in Spain?

Código Penal artículo 197.7 (descubrimiento y revelación de secretos en relación con imágenes íntimas). Enacted Ley Orgánica 1/2015, expanded by Ley Orgánica 10/2022. From 3 months to 1 year imprisonment or fine of 6 to 12 months.

Who enforces data protection rights in Spain?

Agencia Española de Protección de Datos (AEPD) is the national authority. Official site: https://www.aepd.es.

Is there an official victim support service in Spain?

Yes. Canal Prioritario AEPD provides direct help to victims. Site: https://www.aepd.es/canalprioritario.

Does any regulator in Spain have direct takedown power?

The AEPD Canal Prioritario is a fast track for sexual or violent content removal where the AEPD can issue precautionary blocking measures within 24 hours of a complete request.

Can a Spain resident also use the US TAKE IT DOWN Act?

Yes when the hosting platform is subject to US jurisdiction. The TAKE IT DOWN Act applies to covered platforms regardless of where the victim resides. ScanErase's scan finds every US covered platform hosting your images, so you can file notices there in parallel with GDPR Article 17 (right to erasure) plus LOPDGDD requests.

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