The Benfica Acima de Tudo candidacy, headed by João Noronha Lopes, reacted to Benfica’s complaint to National Data Protection Commission, relating to events that occurred last Saturday, the day of the club presidency elections. The manager’s list revealed that he became aware of the participation “through the media” and that he was “unaware of its content.”
The candidacy, nevertheless, “vehemently denies having committed any illegality” and is available to collaborate with the CNPD “in whatever way is requested”.
The eagles revealed, in a statement, that «the collection of personal data such as name, surname, member number, where they voted and the number of votes at the time of voting was reported by the members» and that «it was also public that several members received cell phone messages and emails asking them to vote on a specific list».
A List F, headed by Noronha Lopes, throughout the day, sent an appeal to several members to vote on their list. Later, several people linked to the candidacy reported that the messages were only sent to members who had signed up as volunteers for the campaign and consented to the use of the data provided.
João Noronha Lopes is running against Rui Costa in the second round of the Benfica elections, scheduled for November 8th.
news updated at 9:46 pm
