Spain
AEPD stands as an independent administrative authority with nationwide jurisdiction, as outlined in Law 40/2015, dated October 1, which governs the Legal Regime of the Public Sector. The AEPD has legal personality and enjoys both public and private capacities, operates autonomously, and is independent from other public authorities in the execution of its duties. Its formal link with the government is established through the Ministry of Justice. Additionally, the AEPD assumes the role of representative of all the data protection authorities within the Kingdom of Spain in front of the European Data Protection Committee. 8.2. Role, functions, and powers of authorities (if applicable) One of the primary responsibilities of the AEPD is to oversee the
application of both the Spanish DP Law and the GDPR. Specifically, it is tasked with executing the functions described under Article 57 and wielding the powers listed under Article 58 of the GDPR, as well as those stipulated in the Spanish DP Law and its associated implementing provisions. Furthermore, the AEPD assumes the duty of carrying out functions and exercising powers delegated to it by other laws or regulations within the framework of European Union Law. This multifaceted role underscores the AEPD's pivotal position in upholding data protection standards, both nationally and within the broader European context.
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