Measures providing for any restriction of the rights and freedoms of individuals or legal entities must be aimed at the goals established by the Constitution and laws and must be proportionate, that is, be appropriate, necessary and proportional to achieve their goal, taking into account their content, place, time and covered circle of persons.
The principle of proportionality is intended to guarantee that a specific case is dealt with by an administrative body with a reasonable balance between the aim pursued and the means used.
This principle applies to the exercise of administrative discretion (discretionary power).