PS wants to classify party donations as being of public interest to disclose donors

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PS wants to classify party donations as being of public interest to disclose donors

The Socialist Party (PS) has proposed that the origin of donations to political parties and election campaigns be legally classified as a matter of public interest to ensure public access to donor identities. This initiative follows a decision by the Entity for Political Accounts and Financing (ECFP) to stop disclosing donor identities, citing a legal opinion from the Commission for Access to Administrative Documents (CADA) regarding data protection. The PS argues that transparency in political funding is essential to prevent capture by economic interests and that the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) allows for the disclosure of personal information when a significant public interest is at stake. The proposal aims to amend the law to ensure that donor identities are public, while still protecting sensitive personal data such as tax identification numbers and bank details. Other political parties, including the PSD and Chega, have expressed openness to legislative changes to ensure transparency.

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The Entity for Political Accounts and Financing (Entidade das Contas e Financiamentos Políticos or ECFP) is the regulatory body responsible for overseeing the financial activities of political parties and election campaigns in Portugal. It ensures compliance with transparency laws and monitors the sources of funding for political entities.

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