The Lisbon City Council (CML) was ordered to pay compensation of 464 thousand euros in the case known as "Russiagate". The sentence was issued by the court after multiple appeals filed by the municipality.
The case is related to the disclosure of personal data of people who opposed Russia in the country. Some of the violations committed in 2021 ended up becoming time-barred during the judicial process.
The conviction represents a significant amount for the Lisbon municipality and marks the conclusion of a lengthy legal process involving various levels of appeal by the city. The case raised questions about personal data protection and the responsibility of public entities in safeguarding this information.
