Public Entities of Catalonia Explained Without Complications

When you search for information about public entities in Catalonia, you often find websites full of technical words and endless texts. That's why I'm making this list in a clear and direct way, with what each one does and how you can contact them.

Agència de Ciberseguretat de Catalunya

This agency is the country's "digital wall". It's responsible for protecting public institutions from cyberattacks and also helps businesses and citizens improve their digital security. If there's a serious hacker incident, they're the ones who sound the alarms.

Autoritat Catalana de Protecció de Dades (APDCAT)

This is the entity that ensures your personal information isn't used in just any way. You can contact them to file complaints or questions about privacy, and they also conduct training activities in this area.

  • Phone: 012 or 93 552 78 00 (8:00–22:00, Monday to Friday)

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Website: apdcat.gencat.cat

  • Address: Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 635, 1st floor - 08010 Barcelona

Institut d'Estadística de Catalunya (IDESCAT)

If you want to know how many inhabitants a municipality has, what the life expectancy is, or how the Catalan economy is doing, this is the place. Idescat is the official source of statistical data for the country.

  • Phone: 935 573 000 (switchboard) / 935 573 100 (statistical information)

  • Email: [email protected]

  • Website: idescat.cat

  • Address: Via Laietana, 58 - 08003 Barcelona

Síndic de Greuges de Catalunya

The citizens' defender. If you have a problem with a public administration and believe you haven't been treated well or your rights have been violated, you can go to the Síndic. They don't have the power to judge, but they can mediate and pressure to correct bad practices.

Oficina Antifrau de Catalunya

This is where cases of corruption and irregularities within the public sector are investigated. If you suspect any "shady dealings" with public money, the Antifrau Office is the place to report it.

Consorci Museu d'Art Contemporani de Barcelona (MACBA)

MACBA is not just a contemporary art museum, it's also a public institution that organizes exhibitions, research, and cultural activities. If you want to know what's cooking in contemporary art, it's worth stopping by.

Sindicatura Catalana de Comptes

Those who review public finances. They audit accounts, ensure everyone's money is managed well, and publish reports to maintain transparency.

Servei Català de la Salut (CatSalut)

This is the organization that manages the public health system. It coordinates hospitals, primary care centers, and emergency services. If you call 061, CatSalut is behind it.

With this you have a fairly complete overview of key entities in Catalonia, each with its specialty and the basic information to contact them.