Child and Adolescent Protection Systems in Organisations, Entities and Businesses

The protection of children and adolescents has become a key legal and organisational obligation for all entities that work with minors or carry out activities aimed at them.

Organic Law 8/2021 places children at the centre of all actions, recognising them as holders of individual rights and promoting their development free from violence in every area of their lives.

Adult holding a child's hand

For organisations, this means that “good intentions” or “common sense” are no longer enough. The law requires tangible and documented evidence that appropriate measures are being taken to guarantee their safety.

Why Invest in an Equality Plan? Positive social Impact

Investing in an Equality Plan provides legal, reputational and competitive advantages for any organisation, while also generating a positive impact at both social and corporate level.

Although certain companies are legally required to implement it, an increasing number of SMEs are choosing to develop it voluntarily due to the strategic benefits it offers.

Equality Plan: Positive Social Impact

Digital Disconnection Protocol in Companies

Digital disconnection is one of the key digital rights recognised for employees in order to promote a healthy balance between personal, family and working life.

This right means that employees are not required to connect to work devices or respond to work-related communications outside their working hours.

Employee connected outside his working hours

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

The Data Protection Officer (DPO), also known as Delegado de Protección de Datos (DPD) in Spanish, is responsible for overseeing and recording the processing of personal data within businesses and organisations. Additionally, they act as a liaison between the company, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD), employees, and customers.

Data Protection Officer (DPO)

Their role is crucial in ensuring regulatory compliance, advising on the correct handling of information within the company, and guiding decision-makers on impact assessments.

Is it mandatory to have a DPO?

Anti-Money Laundering Prevention: Positive Impact

European and Spanish regulations aim to combat fraud and money laundering to prevent illicit money from gaining legal appearance. This has been articulated especially through the Anti-Money Laundering Prevention Plan, which contains multiple measures that companies and businesses must adopt.

Anti-Money Laundering Prevention

Who is required to comply with the regulations?