APD | Data Protection

16,138 students in Catalonia passed with outstanding subjects in 2023-2024

Barcelona leads the growth, with 9,193 students graduating with failed subjects, almost a thousand more than three courses ago. Girona also registers a notable increase, going from 1,763 to 2,107 students in the same situation

The cycling sector generates 1,500 direct jobs in Girona, according to municipal data

"The moratorium aims to preserve local commerce, and bicycle shops cannot be put on the same level as supermarkets open all day" - Gemma Geis, Deputy Mayor of Girona

4 nights in a shelter: the only alternative offered in Girona to a family with a 5-month-old baby before eviction

The union maintains that the family, composed of a 4-year-old child and a 5-month-old baby, has resided in Girona for six years, although they have not been able to regularize their administrative situation

Almost 800,000 people in Spain take more than an hour to reach a hospital by car

In Catalonia, more than 80% of the population is less than a 15-minute drive from a hospital

2,765 data breaches reported in Spain in 2025: only 11 cases referred for investigation

In the last year, more than 200 million communications have been sent to individuals affected by breaches considered high-risk

More than 3 provinces affected by fake DGT traffic fines in Catalonia

The emails include links that lead to fake web pages. On these sites, the alleged perpetrators try to obtain personal data, banking information, and passwords from the victims.

500,000 migrants could be regularized without going through Congress, according to the approved royal decree

The procedure will be available both online and in physical spaces set up in Government delegations, sub-delegations, and Social Security offices, including those in Barcelona, Girona, and Tarragona

80% of new businesses in Barri Vell are geared only towards tourism, not residents

"Limiting licenses does not mean stopping economic activity, but rather organizing it with social, balance, and urban sustainability criteria" - Barri Vell Neighborhood Association

90% of teachers use AI in class, but only 48.5% trust data protection

71.6% use these systems primarily for planning and creating materials, while 84% maintain that AI generates more day-to-day work

1.11 mg/l of alcohol in exhaled air: result more than doubles the criminal threshold of 0.60 mg/l

The crash has had notable material consequences. A tree has been knocked down, and both a lamppost and a traffic sign have been damaged

€2,000 fine for recording patients: clinic sanctioned for camera in the dental office

The camera installed in the cabinet would include image recording during patient treatment in the operating room

300,000 Endesa customer records on the dark web: threat actor announces further leaks

According to Endesa, the intrusion allowed third parties to access sensitive customer information, including identification data, contracts, and in some cases, banking information

23 critical points detected in Rodalies: the rail network faces deep structural failures

Among the most affected areas are the Garraf tunnel on the R2 south and Badalona on the R1. The slope damaged by the storm in Badalona has already been repaired, but concern persists in other areas

2,765 data breach notifications in 2025: one every three hours on average

The breaches that have impacted the largest number of people in 2025 are related to ransomware-type cyber incidents and intrusions into information systems that have allowed the exfiltration of large volumes of personal data

17.8% fewer crimes in Santa Eugènia after the opening of the police station in Can Burrassó

The municipal government team highlights that these data reflect the positive impact of the permanent police presence in the neighborhood, which has allowed for reinforced prevention, improved response capacity, and an increased sense of security

61,832 cubic hectometers: the highest reservoir level since January 2020

386 fines for e-scooters in 14 days: Girona's offensive to impose rules

"Controls are carried out to ensure safer mobility" - Girona Municipal Police

100% of classrooms at FEDAC Pont Major and Carme Auguet have available spots, according to the Councilor for Education

"It's not an ambitious goal, but we demand that the educational offering for ages zero to sixteen return to Pont Major" - Anna Moreno, AMPA FEDAC Pont Major

2 complaints in Burgos for false fine collections at homes

In one of the reported cases, an individual presented himself as an official from the General Directorate of Traffic and attempted to collect a fine at the person's home. The DGT does not collect fines at people's homes...

A 17-year-old tested positive for cannabis while driving in Empuriabrava

The officers stopped the vehicle after observing it speeding in the area. Upon identifying the driver, they found he was a minor who did not have a driving license.

398 women diagnosed in Girona with breast screening: highest figure compared to other regions

The screening computer system allows for the identification of users awaiting action at all times, and the territorial offices carry out the follow-up.

3 more trees would be felled in La Devesa after falls due to water stress and compacted soil

The Councilor for Climate Action, Sergi Cot, announced this Monday that the report from the company responsible for the park's maintenance recommends the felling of three additional trees

31,775 pending criminal cases in Girona: an 18.5% increase in one year

Between July and September, Girona's 65 judicial bodies registered 26,040 new cases, 9.3% fewer than in the third quarter of last year

47 public officials from 15 communities affected by personal data breach

Among those affected are top political leaders such as Isabel Díaz Ayuso, Juan Manuel Moreno Bonilla, María Guardiola, Alfonso Fernández Mañueco, Imanol Pradales, Carlos Mazón, María Chivite, and Jorge Azcón

Rodalies service was suspended twice in less than two hours this Monday

The Rodalies service had started at six in the morning, as planned, although alternative road transport was still in place on some sections

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

The integration of Artificial Intelligence into administrative processes and everyday services in Catalonia is irreversible. Naranjo Godoy states that the main challenge is learning to coexist with this technology ...

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

Catalonia's reservoirs are at 87% of their capacity, 39% more than the average of the last 5 years

According to a statement from the Catalan Water Agency, this volume has been reached after several days of operations to increase and reduce releases, with the aim of minimizing the effects of recent rainfall

Girona is the second province in Spain with the most non-EU immigration, only behind Almería

Aiguablava, the most damaged: the storm left stones, logs, and sand loss along the entire Begur coastline

The council plans to contact specialized companies to carry out tasks requiring heavy machinery. Manual labor has resolved some issues, but larger interventions remain pending

Until January 2026, Endesa did not confirm the scope of the ID and IBAN leak

The leak has exposed sensitive information such as ID numbers, bank IBANs, and customer contact details. Users from various neighborhoods in Barcelona and municipalities in the metropolitan area have reported on social media ...

The UB suspended all its exams this Wednesday due to the Rodalies strike

13 roads cut in Girona after accumulating more than 200 liters of rain in days

An algorithm with decision-making power: how far does its influence extend over our rights?

The Onyar reached 342 m³/s, but did not overflow: 500 tons of sediment made the difference

The rainfall forced the removal of 26 fallen trees in different parts of the city. Businesses located next to the Onyar, which were forced to close as a precaution on Tuesday, have been able to reopen normally

16.3 million records leaked from PcComponentes: National ID numbers, orders, and bank details exposed

The total number of stolen records amounts to 16.3 million, according to information released by the X account of Hackmanac on January 20, 2026. National ID numbers, orders, invoices, physical addresses, contact details, bank card metadata...

241.5 liters per square meter in Portbou: Storm Harry leaves one of the highest accumulations in years

Palafrugell has reached 238.6 liters, Calonge has added 209.7, and l'Estartit has reached 205 liters. In Torroella de Montgrí, 199.6 liters have been collected, while Salt has registered 196.5 and Roses 195.9. Girona city has accumulated 187.9 liters

The body was found near the road: there are no signs of violent death, according to the Mossos

A citizen walking through the area located the body around ten in the morning. After alerting emergency services, the intervention of the Mossos d'Esquadra and the SEM was activated

La Garrotxa excluded from the new high mountain framework in Catalonia after 40 years included

The Government has opened a one-month public information period for citizens and entities to submit objections before the text continues its institutional processing.

186 scooter riders fined in Salt in 2025, despite reduction in fines

"Campaigns in recent years and better knowledge of regulations have led many drivers to drive correctly" - Margarida Gallardo, Councilor for Citizen Security