This practice, which has become common in recent years during the Seville Fair, has re-emerged as a topic of debate in the run-up to the event's next edition. The April Fair has established itself as a high-impact digital phenomenon, with thousands of users sharing their experiences on platforms like Instagram or X (formerly Twitter), thereby extending the festival's reach beyond the Andalusian capital.
Within this digital context, the use of the hashtag #papagorda has generated particular controversy. Under this tag, users share videos of people under the influence of alcohol without their authorization, a trend that went viral starting in 2019 and has gained widespread diffusion in both Seville and other cities.
“"Although it may be perceived as humorous or anecdotal on social media, it can have significant legal implications."
The Andalusian Audiovisual Council (CAA) has emphasized that the dissemination of images of intoxicated individuals without consent can violate data protection regulations and the right to honor, personal privacy, and one's own image, rights protected by Article 18 of the Spanish Constitution.
Those responsible for recording and distributing such content could face fines of up to 10,000 euros. In more severe cases, the Spanish Data Protection Agency (AEPD) considers higher penalties, ranging from 40,000 to 300,000 euros. The CAA stresses that being in a public space does not imply an automatic waiver of these rights, especially when images allow individuals to be identified and are widely disseminated without their authorization, a crucial criterion in high-exposure events like the Seville Fair 2026.
