The functions of the AIPI are included in the Article 43 of Law 2/2023, of 20 February, further developed in the Article 3 of its Statute, approved by Royal Decree 1101/2024, of 29 October. The main ones are:
1. Management of the external communications channel regulated in the Title III of Law 2/2023.
2. Adoption of the measures for the protection of the informant provided for in its area of competence, in accordance with the provisions of the article 41.
3. Mandatory reporting of preliminary drafts and draft general provisions that affect its scope of competence and the functions it performs.
4. Processing of sanctioning procedures and imposition of sanctions for the infractions foreseen in the Title IX, within its area of competence, in accordance with the provisions of article 61.
5. Promotion and promotion of the information culture.