News, analysis and opinion pieces on data protection published on AGENTE LEX.
Since June 2024, the Justice Administration has had a policy on the use of artificial intelligence. We review what it allows, what it forbids and the tools the Ministry of Justice describes as already under way, from transcription of recordings to draft decisions reviewed by the judge.
The Spanish Data Protection Agency has published how it uses generative artificial intelligence in its own processes. Its documents are not a rule for firms, but they are a practical reference from the supervisory authority on prompts, personal data, human review and hiring suppliers.
A lawyer who practises on their own account handles personal data of clients, opposing parties and witnesses every day. The Data Protection Act sets specific obligations for any controller, and clarifies that lawyers are not on the list of those who must appoint a data protection officer.
Artificial intelligence agents do not just answer: they break down tasks, connect to other services and act. In February 2026 the Spanish Data Protection Agency published a guide on their risks for personal data. We summarise what matters to a firm considering using them.
Since 30 January 2026, judges and magistrates have their own rules for using artificial intelligence. They can only use systems provided by the administrations or the CGPJ, always as support and with human control. We explain what it means for those who litigate.
