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Article 279 of the Criminal Code

TÍTULO XIII — Delitos contra el patrimonio y contra el orden socioeconómico

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Text in force since 24 May 1996.

The text below is the official Spanish wording of this provision; the summary and guidance above are in English.

La difusión, revelación o cesión de un secreto de empresa llevada a cabo por quien tuviere legal o contractualmente obligación de guardar reserva, se castigará con la pena de prisión de dos a cuatro años y multa de doce a veinticuatro meses. Si el secreto se utilizara en provecho propio, las penas se impondrán en su mitad inferior.

Quick reference

Orientative data computed from the highest prison term mentioned in this article. Aggravated or mitigated subtypes, non-custodial penalties and concurrence rules may alter the outcome in each specific case.

Highest prison term mentioned

4 years

Classification (arts. 13 & 33 CP)

Less serious offense

Limitation period (art. 131 CP)

5 years

Accused of an offense under article 279?

Our team regularly defends those accused under business secrets. Technical strategy aimed at dismissal or acquittal when legally viable.