Spain reactivates PACS identity-theft protocol for online gambling
Regulation · SectorWire deskSource published
Source: DGOJ (Spain) ·
Summary
Spain's Consumo ministry, through the DGOJ, has activated the PACS protocol for the third year to help taxpayers whose identities were used in online gambling during the 2025 income tax campaign, it said. In 2025, 8,675 people reported impersonation, up 12% on 2024, linked to 15,871 gambling accounts. Betting accounted for 85% of cases.
Why it matters
The PACS protocol helps taxpayers whose identities were used in online gambling during the 2025 income tax campaign.
Cite as: SectorWire, “Spain reactivates PACS identity-theft protocol for online gambling”, 7 April 2026, https://sectorwire.news/item/spain-reactivates-pacs-identity-theft-protocol-for-online-gambling/