Fake News Inquiry to Have Temporary Secrecy Until Document Triage
Before lifting the secrecy of the fake news inquiry, the STF will conduct a triage to prevent the disclosure of sensitive data.
TL;DR
- The STF president ordered temporary secrecy for the fake news inquiry.
- A triage process will separate sensitive documents containing private information.
- Separated sensitive data will be placed in a restricted file.
- The general secrecy of the main inquiry will be lifted after the triage.
- The Prosecutor General's Office (PGR) initially opposed lifting secrecy and supported archiving while awaiting evidence.
- The PGR expressed concern about safeguarding intimate and private information of public figures.
- Fachin's decision aims to balance transparency with the protection of fundamental rights to image and privacy.
- The decision is supported by the Constitution, the Access to Information Law, and the General Data Protection Law.
- The inquiry records are extensive, spanning over seven years with 57 volumes, over 100 annexes, and approximately 1,300 electronic pieces.
- Evidence sent in derivative procedures will also have their applicable secrecy preserved.