Obtaining confidential data in return for a reward

Supreme Court · Second Chamber (Penal) · 2026

What the Supreme Court considered and decided

The court upheld liability for inducing disclosure of confidential data and for bribery, while reducing the sentence for particularly serious undue delay. The official note distinguishes the offences and the mitigation.

What this helps explain

The reduction of sentence is not equivalent to acquittal or legitimate to request protected information from an official.

Editorial summary from the official note of the CGPJ. It describes this resolution, without certifying the subsequent evolution of the procedure. It should be read with the legislation applicable to its facts, reforms and subsequent case law.