A new law in Spain requires hotel owners and car hire firms to send personal information about customers to the government for national security reasons, raising privacy concerns and potential delays at check-in. The law, effective from December 2, 2023, mandates data collection including passport details and addresses, with fines for non-compliance. The hotel industry is worried about the impact on business viability and the complexity of the new regulations. Teljes cikk (bbc.com europe)