The violation of privacy in your own home — through stalking, hidden cameras, or listening devices — is not only a terrifying breach of your sense of safety, but also a criminal offense in most jurisdictions. You are entitled to feel secure in your personal space, and when someone shatters that sanctity, it can have… Read More The violation of privacy in your own home
You can and should go to the Policía Nacional or Guardia Civil if you find pornographic material on your computer, surveillance cameras in your home without consent, or tracking devices on your car. These are serious matters that involve criminal offenses, and the authorities are equipped to investigate and help protect your rights. 1. Finding Pornography on Your Computer 2. Surveillance Cameras in Your Home… Read More Trackers on Your Car
✅ Most digital content can be used as evidence in court, including surveillance, cloud backups, phone data, social media, GPS, and messaging apps—as long as it is lawfully obtained, authentic, and relevant. Below is a comprehensive breakdown of what types of backups and platforms are legally admissible in court (in Spain and across the EU) and what key factors make… Read More Hard Evidence
✅ Why a Backup Can Be Used as Evidence A backup (such as an external hard drive, USB stick, cloud storage, or forensic image) may contain exact copies of files, logs, and metadata that were once on the original computer. If the computer was wiped intentionally or otherwise, that backup could still hold: This is incredibly relevant in criminal cases,… Read More ✅ Why a Backup Can Be Used as Evidence
The Unidad de Delitos Tecnológicos (Technological Crimes Unit) is a specialized division of the Spanish National Police and Guardia Civil dedicated to investigating crimes that involve digital technology, cybercrime, and electronic evidence — including those that affect minors, sexual offences, and online exploitation. Let’s break it down clearly and in-depth so you understand who they are, what they do, and… Read More 🧠 WHAT IS THE UNIDAD DE DELITOS TECNOLÓGICOS?
1. 🚨 Initial Report & Seizure of Devices When underage sexual abuse or exploitation is suspected or reported — whether it involves grooming, sexting, coercion, or physical assault — mobile phones often contain crucial evidence, such as: If the child is a victim, their mobile phone may be collected with parental consent or a court order. If the suspect is an adult… Read More 📱💣 UNDERAGE SEXUAL OFFENCES & MOBILE PHONE DATA IN SPAIN: HOW IT’S HANDLED
If you’ve ever discovered:📹 Hidden cameras in your home📱 Phone tapping or mirrored devices💻 Spyware on your computer or apps🚗 GPS tracking or unusual behavior from your tech📦 Unexpected “gifts” like smart speakers, plugs, or devices you didn’t request You may be experiencing covert stalking or surveillance — a serious violation of your privacy, peace, and autonomy. 🧠 From… Read More 🔍 Are You Being Watched?💔 When love turns into surveillance, it’s no longer love — it’s control.
When police officers receive a mobile phone as part of an investigation — but don’t have the tools, training, or legal clearance to extract or analyze certain types of evidence (like encrypted messages, deleted content, or app data) — they will often send the device to a specialized unit or external digital forensic department for further examination. Here’s how that process… Read More Local Police Seize the Device
The police can obtain evidence from social media accounts, but there are legal processes they must follow, especially when it comes to accessing private information. Here’s how it works in most countries, including the EU, UK, USA, and others with similar laws: 🔓 Public Content (No Warrant Needed) Police can freely collect and use anything that… Read More Public Content (No Warrant Needed)
Under Article 197 of the Penal Code (Ley Orgánica 10/1995): Thus, installation of hidden cameras or trackers by a current/ex-partner—often sensitive content—can easily trigger the upper end of these penalties. 📍 Specific Examples & Enhancements 💶 Administrative & Civil Consequences 👨❤️💋👨 Aggravation in Contexts of Gender Violence If performed by a partner, ex-partner, or within a coercive control dynamic, Spanish… Read More ⚖️ Criminal Offences under the Spanish Penal Code
