Spanish National Police Urge Citizens to Use ‘Lista Robinson’ to Block Unwanted Marketing Calls
The National Police are urging citizens to register with the "Lista Robinson" to legally block unwanted marketing calls and messages and better protect their digital privacy.
The National Police have issued new advice to help citizens deal with the rise in unwanted marketing calls and messages. As these unsolicited communications increasingly disrupt our privacy and downtime, the police are encouraging people to take proactive steps by using official legal tools to opt out of advertising.
Under Spanish law—specifically the Organic Law on the Protection of Personal Data—companies are legally required to check "exclusion registries" before sending promotional material. The most effective tool for this is the "Lista Robinson," a free service that allows you to block marketing via phone, mail, email, and text message.
Anyone over the age of 14 can sign up for the service, while those under 14 can be registered by a legal guardian. The process is simple: after validating your email address, you can choose which communication channels you want to protect. Once you are registered, companies are no longer permitted to contact you for marketing purposes unless you have given them specific, direct permission to do so.
Beyond the practical benefits, the police initiative highlights the importance of managing your personal data in the digital age. By using these tools, you can reduce daily interruptions and better protect your right to privacy and digital disconnection.