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LOPDGDD (Spanish Data Protection Act)

Spanish Organic Law 3/2018 that adapts GDPR to the Spanish legal system and develops digital rights. Coexists with GDPR: both apply simultaneously.

Definition

LOPDGDD (Organic Law 3/2018 on Personal Data Protection and Digital Rights) is the Spanish law that develops GDPR in areas where the EU regulation leaves room for national legislators. Covers issues such as: minimum consent age (14 in Spain), processing for public interest, data protection in employment and education, and the new 'digital rights' (right to disconnect, digital oblivion on social media, digital will).

For a sports club the most relevant points are the consent age for minors (14+ can consent themselves; below that the parent/guardian consents) and the specific regulation of data processing by non-profit entities.

When does it apply?

Applies simultaneously with GDPR since 2018. It's important because it resolves ambiguities in the EU regulation: on minors' image, data sharing with federations, data retention after a member leaves and digital rights, LOPDGDD is the reference. Ignoring it forces you to interpret GDPR without the Spanish lens.

Practical example

A 15-year-old member wants to enrol without her parents signing — LOPDGDD lets over-14s give their own consent for data processing. The club accepts her signature but, prudently (activity involves trips and fees), also asks the parent to sign for financial and travel matters. That distinction (data = 14; civil capacity = 18) is resolved directly by LOPDGDD.

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This is not specific legal or tax advice

Information as of May 2026. Regulation evolves and every club has its own casuistry (region, federation, size, activities). For your specific case talk to a lawyer or tax advisor specialised in Spanish sports law.

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