MIL-OSI Europe: Answer to a written question – The legality of the law which lays down registration obligations for Spanish hotels hotels, tourist facilities and motor vehicle rental companies – E-002297/2024(ASW)

1. The Commission is aware of the Royal Decree 933/2021. It is currently assessing the Decree in the light of EU data protection law.

2. For travel agencies and tourism companies, the processing of certain personal data is usually necessary also for the performance of the contract itself. At the EU level, the Commission aims to overall reduce administrative burden and bring simplification in particular for small and medium-sized enterprises, including tourism businesses. The Commission Communication sets a target of reducing burdens associated with reporting requirements by 25%, without undermining the policy objectives of the initiatives concerned.