Investigação. O que mostram os documentos nunca revelados da Spinumviva – Observador

Key Findings

An investigation by Observador into Spinumviva, a company owned by the family of Luís Montenegro, a Portuguese politician, has uncovered documents suggesting that the company did indeed provide data protection services. However, the pricing of these services remains a point of contention, with some suggesting the fees were excessive.

Services Rendered

Experts consulted by the Observador reviewed the documentation and concluded that the services provided were real. The documents, which span from November 2022 to February 2025, include various reports, such as:

• Data protection compliance plans
• Opinions on minimum age for AI use and its relation to GDPR
• Analysis of client and competitor data protection policies
• Analysis of IT platform use in light of GDPR
• Video surveillance system implementation policy
• Ongoing management of data protection officer emails

While the documents demonstrate service delivery, there is no evidence of formal contracts with clients, a point confirmed by Luís Montenegro. Lawyers consulted found the lack of contracts unusual but not illegal.

Price Controversy

While the provision of services is supported by the evidence, the price charged remains subjective and a matter of debate. Legal experts state that the prices are likely within market ranges, but the lack of contracts complicates an objective analysis of value.