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Portuguese Authorities Investigate Digital Piracy

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An intercepted 2022 conversation between former Prime Minister António Costa and Diogo Lacerda Machado has challenged previous claims regarding a data center project in Sines. Carrui Cardoso, director of DCAP, stated that judges currently perform only a formal control of the execution of intercepts. The process allows for the selection of messages for use as evidence without public oversight of the selection criteria. The Portuguese Judicial Police are organizing a debate regarding digital piracy. Authorities noted that pirates bypass digital boundaries to operate despite national laws. The phenomenon involves sophisticated, multi-million euro business models that are difficult to combat. The source stated that current laws only apply to entities with local success, allowing pirates to bypass digital borders. The issue is described as a grave problem for the nation.

An intercepted 2022 conversation between former Prime Minister António Costa and Diogo Lacerda Machado has challenged previous claims regarding a data center project in Sines. Carrui Cardoso, director of DCAP, stated that judges currently perform only a formal control of the execution of intercepts. The process allows for the selection of messages for use as evidence without public oversight of the selection criteria. The Portuguese Judicial Police are organizing a debate regarding digital piracy. Authorities noted that pirates bypass digital boundaries to operate despite national laws. The phenomenon involves sophisticated, multi-million euro business models that are difficult to combat. The source stated that current laws only apply to entities with local success, allowing pirates to bypass digital borders. The issue is described as a grave problem for the nation. Sophisticated piracy operations are reportedly generating millions in revenue. Authorities in Portugal are investigating digital piracy issues that are described as a grave threat to national sovereignty. The situation involves sophisticated methods used to bypass regulations. The source stated that while authorities close the front door, pirates find ways through the back door.

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António Costa Operation Influencer Sines data center influence peddling

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Sources · 7 independent

Radio Observador

“Ora, uma escuta de uma conversa em 2022 entre Lacerda Machado e António Costa, vem por em causa garantia do antigo chefe de governo”

ERT Voice of Greece

“Βρήθηκε και επικίνδυνη για το κράτος δικαίου χαρακτήρισε την κριτική του Νίκου Ανδρουλάκη, ο κυβερνητικός πρόσωπος με αφορμή την απόφαση του αρίου Παγούνα”

Antena 1 RTP HLS

“O juiz autoriza, faz um controle puramente formal da execução das escutas e é um mistério público sem qualquer possibilidade de diferença do juiz que seleciona que mensagens que quer usar como prova”

RTP Antena 1

“One of the key ideas is access to the email of the suspects. Messages and emails, just as the law already allows telephone wiretapping today, explains Rui Cardoso, director of the DCAP.”

Antena 1 RTP HLS

“É o fenómeno da pirataria digital debatido neste está a ser organizado pela Polícia Judicial.”

RTP Antena 1

“Temos um problema grave, para não dizer grevíssimo, de soberania nacional. A lei portuguesa não se aplica a todos, só se aplica aos que têm aqui as sucessas.”

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