The Supreme Court of Spain’s ruling in the Women on Web case proved unenforceable due to the lack of a technical solution to partially unblock the website without compromising user data security. Such an action could potentially violate the EU General Data Protection Regulation, adding a layer of legal complexity to the case.
Furthermore, the State Attorney, in her defense before the National Court, said that any violation of WoW’s right to freedom of expression and information would be easily repairable “since nothing prevents it from segregating the information activity on a different website” or even suggests that the organization can open as many pages as it would like.
This statement betrays a profound lack of digital knowledge. A website’s design, programming, and hosting involve significant financial costs. Furthermore, maintaining good search engine performance is time-consuming and financially demanding. A new site is unlikely to match the traffic of the current one, which has built its presence over the years with a strong brand identity, experience, and reliability. Google searches are the main entry point to the WoW page. Instead of creating more websites and overwhelming those seeking an abortion, the focus should urgently be on preserving the current website’s traffic, ensuring users can find the information they need quickly, safely, and reliably.
