Benfica Reports Alleged Illegal Data Collection During Elections

Benfica has reported to the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD) allegations of unauthorized data collection during the club’s presidential elections, including names, membership numbers, voting locations, and even vote counts. Some members also received targeted messages promoting a specific list, raising concerns about transparency and confidentiality. The CNPD will investigate the complaints while Benfica emphasizes the importance of integrity and respect for members’ rights. With a record 85,422 members voting, the elections were historic, and the top two candidates, Rui Costa and João Noronha Lopes, will face a second round on November 8th.

Check SIC Notícias for more: https://sicnoticias.pt/desporto/2025-10-28-benfica-denuncia-a-comissao-nacional-de-protecao-de-dados-a-recolha-ilegal-de-dados-durante-eleicoes-06acbfe9

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