Cyber Security Compliance in Spain
Spain's cyber security regulatory landscape is one of the most developed in the European Union. With the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR/RGPD), the Ley Organica 3/2018 de Proteccion de Datos y Garantia de los Derechos Digitales (LOPDGDD), and the Esquema Nacional de Seguridad (ENS), Spanish businesses face comprehensive obligations regarding data protection, information security and cyber risk management.
ResGuard Solutions provides Spanish organisations with a comprehensive platform that simplifies the path to regulatory compliance — from initial assessment through certification and ongoing maintenance.
Regulatory Framework in Spain
Businesses operating in Spain must consider multiple regulatory frameworks and security standards:
- GDPR (RGPD) — The EU General Data Protection Regulation, directly applicable in Spain and enforced by the Agencia Espanola de Proteccion de Datos (AEPD)
- LOPDGDD (Ley Organica 3/2018) — Spain's national data protection law that complements the GDPR with additional provisions, including expanded mandatory DPO requirements and digital rights guarantees
- AEPD — The Agencia Espanola de Proteccion de Datos serves as the supervisory authority, with powers to impose fines of up to 20 million euros or 4% of global turnover
- ENS (Esquema Nacional de Seguridad) — Mandatory information security framework for public sector organisations and companies providing services to the public administration, updated by Royal Decree 311/2022
- Ley NIS (RDL 12/2018) — Transposition of the NIS Directive for essential service operators and digital service providers, with NIS2 transposition underway
- Banco de Espana / CNMV — Financial sector regulators imposing specific cyber security and operational resilience requirements on banks, investment firms and insurance companies
Why ResGuard for Spain?
Our platform is designed to meet the specific needs of the Spanish market:
- Multi-language support — Platform, documentation and support available in English, German and Spanish
- Local regulatory knowledge — Modules updated with GDPR, LOPDGDD, ENS and AEPD requirements
- EU-based infrastructure — Data hosted within the European Union in full compliance with GDPR data residency requirements
- Professional services in your region — Certified consultants with experience in the Spanish regulatory environment
Our Services in Spain
In addition to the RCM platform, we offer specialised professional services for Spanish organisations:
- Outsourced DPO — Data Protection Officer as a service, fulfilling GDPR Art. 37-39 and LOPDGDD Art. 34-37 requirements
- ISMS Workshop — ISO 27001 in 6 Months — Accelerated programme to implement an ISMS compliant with ISO 27001, aligned with ENS and NIS2
- Penetration testing — Security assessments conducted by certified experts
- Cyber security consultancy — Strategic advice to strengthen your security posture