Former aide accusing Cotrim of sexual harassment says 'veracity of the facts' will be determined by the courts
Inês Bichão says that on Monday, 12 January, content originally shared in a restricted, non-public context 'was illicitly disseminated' without her consent.
Legal actions over personal data breaches rose by 42%
To tackle this growing trend, the National Data Protection Commission established a cooperation protocol with the National Cybersecurity Centre, creating round-the-clock communication channels and joint notification and audit mechanisms.
Amadeu Guerra centralises preventive inquiries at the DCIAP and sets rules on how they should be conducted
A new directive signed this week by the Attorney General confirms that the case files from pre-investigations carried out by the Public Prosecutor's Office cannot be accessed by anyone after they are archived.
How does Instagram's 'Close Friends' feature work?
The allegation made by a former aide to IL against Cotrim de Figueiredo was posted on Instagram using the 'Close Friends' option. The feature has existed since 2018 and restricts who can see the posts.
Transparency of presidential candidates: heightened duty or invasion of private life?
This analysis examines how demands for transparency from presidential hopefuls in the run-up to the 18 January election have become a tactical weapon between rivals. It explores the tension between legitimate public interest in candidates’ backgrounds and the risk of intrusive exposure of private life, reviews the legal and ethical boundaries, and argues for clearer, proportionate rules and safeguards to balance accountability, privacy and fair campaigning.
Aveiro wants to invest in CCTV, but not a 'Big Brother' approach
The mayor pledged to take forward the CCTV scheme started by the previous administration, but rejected installing 'cameras everywhere' to avoid excesses.
50+ manifesto laments lack of reform in the justice system
In a new manifesto, the group criticises the “manifestly abusive and illegal use of preliminary investigations into anonymous allegations” and the disclosure of past events about candidates.
Inside Telegram groups used to share intimate images
We joined Telegram groups created to share intimate images without consent. The largest had 100,000 participants. And what do Cotrim de Figueiredo's income declarations show?
Inside the Telegram groups sharing intimate images
Over 18 months, Observador had access to thousands of messages on Telegram, a messaging network in which intimate photographs of women were requested, offered and exchanged.
