Are you trying to locate someone in Spain who has gone off the grid? Whether you need to find a missing person, locate a debtor, or track down someone evading
Privin Network provides private investigation services in Spain, connecting clients with our investigators and local partners, experienced in surveillance, background checks, infidelity investigations, corporate investigations, and locating persons. Private investigation is a licensed, regulated profession in Spain, practiced by detectives authorized by the Ministry of the Interior, and every case is scoped with Spanish law in mind from the outset.
Our investigators and local partners work throughout Spain, including in Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia. Madrid, the capital, seat of the national government and courts, and home to many corporate headquarters, is well suited to corporate due diligence and litigation support. Barcelona, a major Mediterranean port and business and trade-fair center, brings commercial, intellectual property, and cross-border cases. Valencia, home to Spain’s largest container port, generates trade, logistics, and employment cases alongside many personal matters. Wherever your case is based, our investigators and local partners know the area.
Our success is based on your success, and here are some of the many professional services our local Spain private investigator(s) can provide:
Personal Investigations
Not everyone is always who they say they are. Whether it’s an individual or a corporation, determine who they are and why they’re there.
Background Checks
Identify and confirm pertinent information about an individual for an important decision.
Surveillance
An organization or individual may find that they need surveillance help due to suspicious behavior or due to a situation or event that may have occurred.
International Investigations
If you have a business relationship or are contemplating a new business venture in a particular country, it’s not uncommon to need the services of a private investigator to verify good information about an individual or corporation.
Locate Investigations
With our investigative skills, we can help you gain addresses and phone numbers for locating individuals.
Cybercrimes and Digital Forensics
Equipped with the right technology and a highly skilled staff of professional Investigative specialists, we can assist you in identifying a suspect, the purpose of an attack, and how it occurred. Spain’s Penal Code criminalizes unauthorized access to information systems (Article 197 bis) and damage to computer data and systems (Articles 264 and 264 bis).
Infidelity and Adultery Marital Investigations
A marriage or relationship brings with it the expectations of monogamy, but many find themselves in situations where this expectation is not being met by one or both of the individuals involved.
Our trained and experienced Spain private investigators, staff, and management all have police and/or military background, Furthermore, they are well versed in local customs, culture, and society.
The standard background-check document in Spain is the certificado de antecedentes penales, issued by the Ministry of Justice from the Central Registry of Convicts, which can be requested through the Ministry of Justice’s online office. It is requested by the person it concerns or an authorized representative, so a check on someone else normally needs that person’s cooperation.
Spain has had no-fault divorce since Law 15/2005. A divorce needs no ground and no proof of fault, and it can be requested once three months of marriage have passed. Infidelity is therefore not a ground for divorce, even though the Civil Code still lists fidelity among spouses’ duties. Custody is decided by the court on the best interest of the child, and shared custody is possible, so evidence of an affair does not decide custody on its own.
Private investigation is a regulated profession in Spain under Law 5/2014 on Private Security. A detective needs prior authorization from the Ministry of the Interior, handled by the national police, and carries a professional identity card (TIP). Applicants must be adults with no criminal record for intentional offenses, and must hold either a university degree in private investigation or the Interior Ministry’s recognized detective course.
Detectives work through registered detective offices (despachos de detectives), which need a physical address, liability insurance, and a bond. The law limits what they may do. They may investigate persons and matters that can only be prosecuted at the injured party’s request, but they may not take contracts to investigate crimes that the authorities prosecute on their own initiative, and they must report any such crime they discover. They keep records of each investigation, may disclose client information only to courts and police, and can be called to ratify their reports in court.
Data privacy is governed by the EU General Data Protection Regulation and Organic Law 3/2018, enforced by the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD).
A participant in a conversation may record it without breaching the secrecy of communications, according to the Constitutional Court in ruling 114/1984. Recording other people’s private conversations without their consent to discover their secrets is a crime under Article 197 of the Penal Code, and using a recording to humiliate or defame someone raises separate liability.
I hired Privin Network for an investigation in Madrid, and their service was outstanding. The team was professional, efficient, and discreet. They provided clear, detailed results on time, which helped me resolve a complex situation. If you’re in Madrid and need reliable private investigators, Privin Network is the company to trust.
Privin Network assisted me with an investigation in Barcelona, and I couldn’t be more satisfied with their work. They were responsive, thorough, and respected my privacy throughout the process. The findings were detailed and delivered quickly. If you’re in Barcelona and need expert investigative services, I highly recommend Privin Network.
Working with Privin Network in Valencia was a great experience. Their team was professional, communicative, and provided reliable results. They handled everything with the utmost care and delivered a comprehensive report that helped me make informed decisions.
Privin provides a comprehensive range of investigative services in Spain, including background checks, surveillance, infidelity investigations, asset searches, digital forensics, and cybercrime investigations. Our investigators and local partners operate across areas such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, assisting individuals and businesses with various investigative needs.
Yes, Privin Network offers corporate investigative services, including employee background checks, fraud detection, and intellectual property protection. Our team works discreetly to uncover critical information that can impact your business operations, ensuring the integrity and security of your corporate interests.
The duration of an investigation depends on its complexity and the specific objectives. Privin Network aims to provide timely results while ensuring thoroughness and accuracy in our findings, adapting our approach to meet the unique requirements of each case.
You can reach out to Privin Network through our website or by phone. We offer 24/7 availability to discuss your case and provide the necessary support to address your investigative needs, ensuring prompt and professional assistance.
The cost of services varies depending on the complexity and scope of the investigation. Privin Network offers competitive pricing and provides clients with a clear breakdown of costs during the initial consultation to ensure transparency, allowing clients to make informed decisions.
Yes. Under Law 5/2014 on Private Security, private detectives need authorization from the Ministry of the Interior, carry a professional identity card (TIP), and work through registered detective offices. Detectives may not take contracts to investigate crimes that the authorities prosecute on their own initiative.
Yes. Spain applies the EU General Data Protection Regulation together with Organic Law 3/2018, enforced by the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD), and our investigators and local partners work within those requirements.
A participant may record their own conversation, according to the Constitutional Court (ruling 114/1984). Recording other people’s private conversations without consent to discover their secrets is a crime under Article 197 of the Penal Code.
No. Divorce has been no-fault since Law 15/2005, so infidelity is not a ground for divorce, and custody is decided separately on the best interest of the child.
The Ministry of Justice issues the certificado de antecedentes penales from the Central Registry of Convicts. It is requested by the person concerned or an authorized representative, so checks on another person normally need that person’s cooperation.
Spain’s Penal Code covers unauthorized access to information systems (Article 197 bis) and damage to computer data and systems (Articles 264 and 264 bis), and our digital forensic work is designed to operate within it.
Our trained and experienced Spain private investigators, staff, and management all have police and/or military background, Furthermore, they are well versed in local customs, culture, and society.