(with backup evidence + third‑party company involvement)
1. Where to file
You can file at any of the following:
- Policía Nacional
- Guardia Civil
- Juzgado de Guardia (duty court)
If there’s domestic context or coercive control, ask for it to be recorded as such.
2. How to describe the offence (use clear language)
You are reporting una denuncia por daños informáticos y acceso no autorizado.
Key phrases (you can say this verbally — they’ll write it):
“Mi ordenador personal, de mi propiedad, fue borrado sin mi consentimiento por mi marido.”
“Se eliminaron datos personales y/o profesionales.”
“El borrado se realizó de forma deliberada utilizando una empresa / software especializado.”
“Tengo pruebas del borrado y de la existencia previa de los datos.”
This anchors it legally under Código Penal art. 264 and related privacy articles.
3. Evidence to bring (what matters most)
🔹 A. Proof of ownership
Bring anything that shows the computer was yours:
- Purchase receipt / invoice
- Warranty registration
- Apple ID / Microsoft account linked to you
- Proof of exclusive or primary use
Even partial proof is sufficient.
🔹 B. Proof the data existed
This is very strong evidence — well done for having this.
Bring:
- Backup drive (do not modify it)
- Screenshots or logs showing:
- File dates
- Folder structures
- Volume of data
- Any cloud backup confirmations (iCloud, Google Drive, OneDrive, etc.)
Say clearly:
“Este disco contiene copias de seguridad anteriores al borrado.”
🔹 C. Proof of the wipe
Any of the following:
- Forensic report (if you already have one)
- Screenshots showing:
- Fresh OS install
- Empty user directories
- Reset timestamps
- System logs if available (don’t alter them)
If you don’t yet have a forensic report, that’s OK — police can order one later.
🔹 D. Evidence of how it was wiped
This is especially important since a company was used.
Bring:
- Invoice, receipt, or email from the company
- Company name, address, CIF (if known)
- Messages where your husband admits or references using them
- Bank transaction if it shows payment for the service
Tell police:
“El borrado no fue accidental ni técnico; se utilizó una empresa especializada.”
That removes any “mistake” argument.
🔹 E. Context evidence (very important)
Bring:
- Messages, emails, WhatsApps
- Any threats, arguments, or control behaviour
- Timing (e.g. during conflict, separation, after disclosure)
You don’t need to label it abuse — facts are enough.
4. What not to do
- ❌ Do not reinstall the system
- ❌ Do not reuse the drive
- ❌ Do not confront him further about evidence
- ❌ Do not let the company “fix” or touch the device again
Preservation = power.
5. What the police should do next
Once filed, they may:
- Assign a case number
- Seize the device for forensic analysis (sometimes later)
- Request records from the wiping company
- Refer the case to the juzgado
If they try to minimize it, calmly repeat:
“Se trata de un borrado deliberado de datos sin consentimiento, con perjuicio.”
6. This also helps you in family court
Even if you don’t pursue criminal charges long‑term:
- The denuncia creates a formal record
- It shows destructive and controlling conduct
- It protects you from counter‑accusations
