APD | Data Protection

Copper cable theft between Figueres and Vilamalla causes delays on the R11 line

Rail traffic has not been interrupted, but trains are running with disruptions to their usual schedules

Endesa confirms cyberattack: customer ID numbers and bank account numbers affected

The Spanish Consumers' Association asks Endesa to safeguard consumer access to money after yesterday's cyberattack

5-day AP-7 closure ends after Illa backs agreements with farmers

The closure of the AP-7 in Pontós had caused significant disruptions to mobility in the area in recent days

23 years later, the tumor returned: Miren García Franch, a life of struggle since childhood

Miren García Franch's. "They tell me, 'That's great, Miren, you give me the strength I need.' Knowing that I can help other people going through my situation is something that makes me happy and feel very content."

17.5 million Instagram accounts affected by data sale on the dark web

The stolen data is available for sale on the dark web and can be used for SMS fraud or other forms of digital deception

1,564 fines for electric scooters in Girona in a single year

The most common infractions detected are riding in unauthorized areas or pedestrian zones, carrying two people on the same scooter, riding in the wrong direction, not respecting traffic light signals...

A municipality will not fine for not carrying the V-16 beacon: the order comes directly from the Security Councilor

Les conques internes de Catalunya estan al 85,71% de la seva capacitat després de pluges sostingudes en mesos recents

The internal basins of Catalonia are at 85.71% of their capacity after sustained rains in recent months

The Ter-Llobregat system, which supplies the provinces of Barcelona, Girona, and the Solsonès region, is made up of five key reservoirs. Sau, in Vilanova de Sau (Osona), Susqueda, in Osor (Selva), La Baells, in Cercs (Berguedà) ...

A TikTok video can install malware that steals bank accounts in seconds

According to the official alert, the identified videos can be found on various platforms, although the most prominent presence has been detected on TikTok

80% less risk of collisions after activating the V-16 beacon in urban areas of Catalonia

The agency clarifies that the General Directorate of Traffic does not access information about who has purchased each beacon. When a driver activates the device in case of breakdown or accident, the beacon only transmits the vehicle's geolocation

160,000 euros: fine for Supera for using fingerprints without complying with the GDPR

European regulations require that any processing of personal data, especially biometric data, be accompanied by measures to prevent unauthorized access and that the consent of the data subject be explicit

900 procedures have already been adapted to the new digital format in Catalonia

The plan contemplates the renewal of 1,550 procedures to make them more agile. So far, 900 procedures have already been adapted to the new digital format.

90 days after death: key deadline for companies to delete data without request

The law recognizes three fundamental rights for next of kin: access, rectification, and deletion of the deceased's personal data

The tool has already replaced a manual process in several municipal services in Girona since November

The tool automatically identifies names, addresses, and other personal data in both texts and PDF documents

8,000 people in Girona await tax refund due to data discrepancies

The main reason these taxpayers have not yet received their payment is that their returns are under review

80% to 85% hotel occupancy in Girona: levels unknown at Christmas since 2013-2015

Hortet highlights that the clientele has changed in recent years. If national tourism predominated before, the presence of European and other continental travelers is now increasingly visible.

9 out of 10 digital scams in Catalonia use the screen-sharing function to steal bank details

According to the National Police, the alleged criminals contact victims by posing as employees of banks, technical services, or trusted platforms.

In Jafre, dependency assessments are delayed by up to a year, doubling the time to access aid

This situation causes distress to the elderly who suffer from unwanted loneliness and many need psychological support that the council provides, but which has become saturated due to demand

Google activates tool to track your data on the Dark Web if you have a personal account

The tool analyzes compromised databases and notifies the user if it finds matches with the information selected for monitoring. A personal Google account is essential to configure the tracking report

LinkedIn and X better protect your privacy than Meta, according to new metric from UC3M and INCIBE

It is fundamental that society pay attention to which databases are storing their information and what protection they offer, as leaks can lead to dangerous practices if systems are not well designed

3 hackers arrested since July for leaking data of high-ranking officials, according to the National Police

The leak bears similarity to the one carried out in September by N4t0x, a minor arrested after disseminating data of Pedro Sánchez and other public officials

13,297.90 euros for the major repair of the l'Areny bridge in Girona

The plan contemplates a preliminary inspection of all bridges over the next five years with the objective of detecting possible visible pathologies

4 subjects already have their basic knowledge defined for secondary school in Catalonia

The ministry emphasizes that the objective of these specifics is to facilitate the task of teachers in planning learning situations

Two new Taser guns with a capacity of 5 shots and a range of 15 meters arrive at the Figueres Municipal Police

The new Taser guns feature a body camera that automatically activates when the weapon is used and records the sixty seconds prior to the intervention

Snow could reach altitudes of 200 meters in inland Catalonia from Sunday night

The maximum danger level for snow will be 2 on a scale of 6, according to information provided by Meteocat

40,000 homes in Catalonia will be subject to mandatory protection extensions, according to new regulations

The Ministry of Housing has recalled that the declassification of protected housing is the responsibility of the autonomous communities, which establish the corresponding procedure

TikTok transfers European user data to China, according to the AEPD

In April, Ireland's Data Protection Commission (DPC) fined TikTok €530 million after concluding, in coordination with other national authorities such as the AEPD.

Route and Schedule of the Three Kings Parade in Salt

The parade will kick off at 7:00 PM from the Plaça de l'U d'octubre. The route will continue along Carrer de Sant Antoni, Travessia de Santa Eugènia, Carrer Major, and the streets Mercè Rodoreda and Miquel Martí i Pol

5 locations in Girona received the royal pages today to collect letters from children

From early in the morning, Girona has offered activities for all audiences

22 people reported at a restaurant in Sant Fruitós de Bages for playing poker with 630 euros on the table

Around midnight, several patrols moved to the establishment and observed suspicious movements of people entering and leaving while raising and lowering the blinds.

4,000 ride-hailing jobs at risk after approval of new Catalan law

"Once the more than 5,000 pending cases are finalized, the authorizations for these vehicles will have to be revoked" - Tito Álvarez, spokesperson for Élite Taxi

7 out of 10 users interact with AI without knowing it, according to a digital law expert

"When you upload a document, you lose control over it. Nothing is free. That information is usually stored in public clouds and can be reused" - Lorena Naranjo Godoy, UDLA

4 minors arrested after fleeing at 150 km/h on the A-2 and crashing into a roundabout in Olesa

80 € will be the fine for not using the V16 beacon

80 euros will be the fine for not using the V16 beacon on Catalan roads from 2026

The General Traffic Regulations establish that the V16 beacon will be the only approved system for warning of road incidents from that date. The fine for not signaling correctly with the V16 emergency light will be 80 euros

52% of users in Girona and Tarragona who installed Xuper TV already showed traces of malware

Cybersecurity experts warn that malware hidden in pirated apps like Magis TV and Xuper TV can capture passwords, access bank accounts, and track financial information

Ter Stegen earns €16M annually: Girona can't afford even half

Barça is considering a transfer or loan as a lesser evil to free up part of the wage bill for this campaign. In any case, the Barça club would have to continue assuming the majority of the salary if Ter Stegen ends up at Girona.

4.8 million paid before New Year to 13 farms due to livestock outbreak

Before December 31, a total of 4.8 million euros will be paid, corresponding to 13 farms

A sofa on fire activated firefighters in Salt; anti-squatting door delayed access

The flames originated in one of the apartment's rooms, where a sofa and part of the living room burned. There were no injuries and no people were found inside the building.