Spain: Data Protection Agency issued a warning to Tools for Humanity concerning the resumption of operations in Spain for World project

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Data Protection Agency issued a warning to Tools for Humanity concerning the resumption of operations in Spain for World project

On 16 February 2026, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) issued a warning to Tools for Humanity regarding planned Orb-related processing operations in Spain. The company had informed the AEPD that it acts as sole data controller, that operatio…

Scope

Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data protection regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
digital payment provider (incl. cryptocurrencies), other service provider
Implementation Level
national
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
data protection authority

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2024-03-06
in force

On 6 March 2024, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) issued an order imposing a temporary ban…

2024-03-11
in force

On 11 March 2024, the National Court issued its ruling on Tools for Humanity Corporation's appeal o…

2024-06-04
under investigation

On 4 June 2024, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) announced that Tools for Humanity Corpora…

2026-02-16
under investigation

On 16 February 2026, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) issued a warning to Tools for Humani…