Spain: Government approves the draft Organic Law on the proper use and governance of artificial intelligence | DLA Piper
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Publish Date: 2026-05-29 11:11:00
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- Spain’s Council of Ministers approved a draft Organic Law on artificial intelligence on May 26, 2026, aligning national regulations with the EU AI Act.
- The legislation establishes a governance framework with defining authorities to oversee AI-enabled product compliance.
- It introduces a graduated sanctions system, with fines up to €35 million for very serious infringements and up to €500,000 for minor ones.
- The law incorporates AI in the state public sector with measures aimed at transparency, roles for AI delegates, training, and awareness.
- It formalizes the governance of testing environments, including national and sector-specific AI regulatory sandboxes.
- The law aims to enhance digital safety by promoting human oversight, algorithmic transparency, and fundamental rights protection.
