#SpanishDataProtectionAgency [#MinistryOfTheInteriorSpain]() #GDPR # AEPD probes Interior Ministry over journalist list 9 September 2026 at 16:56 > The Spanish Data Protection Agency is investigating the Ministry of the Interior for allegedly listing journalists' political affiliations. The **Spanish Data Protection Agency** (AEPD) has launched an ex officio investigation into the **Ministry of the Interior** following reports of a document listing journalists and their political affiliations. The probe follows claims made by El Confidencial. Director Lorenzo Cotino confirmed the AEPD will examine the legal basis and scope of this data processing. Under Article 9.1 of the **GDPR**, processing special categories of data, including political opinions, is prohibited without explicit prior consent. Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska faces scrutiny over the lack of consent for this list. While the AEPD notes the probe does not prejudge an infringement, it addresses serious concerns regarding the protection of sensitive ideological information. ## Related news #SpanishDataProtectionAgency #AI 16 September 2026 at 12:14 ## [AEPD reports first AI agent data breach in Spain]() > Spain's data protection agency warns of evolving risks after an autonomous AI agent was used to exploit security flaws and access data. #SchengenArea [#MinistryOfTheInteriorSpain]() [#Italy]() [#Spain]() 5 September 2026 at 10:56 ## [Spain extends border controls for Italy arrivals]() > The Spanish Ministry of the Interior has extended border checks at ports and airports for travellers from Italy until September 2026. [#MinistryOfTheInteriorSpain]() #Frontex #Europol [#Ceuta]() 28 August 2026 at 19:04 ## [Spain seeks urgent EU support for Ceuta migration]() > The Spanish Ministry of Interior has requested additional Frontex and Europol resources to manage irregular migration in Ceuta.