Computer Sabotage in Public Administrations and Emergency Contracts under the LCSP
Cyberattacks and hacking cases against Public Administrations and, specifically, against city councils, have intensified in recent years, affecting essential services and the security of sensitive data. Hacking, ransomware, or computer sabotage attacks force municipal officials to make immediate legal decisions.In this context, the emergency contract provided for in the Public Sector Contracts Law (LCSP) becomes a key tool for reacting quickly to serious cybersecurity incidents. In this article, we analyze when a hack can legally justify an emergency contract, the requirements demanded by the LCSP, the risks of its improper use, and how city councils and local entities can rely on specialized legal advice to act with legal certainty.
