Kléber Cabral, the president of Unafisco Nacional, revealed in an interview that an auditor from the Federal Revenue had confirmed accessing data of a relative of Supreme Court Justice Gilmar Mendes. The auditor denied that the data included confidential banking information. This revelation comes as part of an ongoing investigation by the Federal Police targeting four public employees who are suspected of leaking confidential information related to Supreme Court ministers and their relatives.

Cabral explained that the auditor, who is based in the interior of São Paulo, had accessed the information in November of the previous year while attempting to determine the relationship to a long-time friend who shares the same surname. However, Cabral emphasized that accessing such data without proper authorization is against the rules. The investigation seeks to understand the circumstances under which such information was accessed and whether it constitutes a breach of confidentiality.

The incident raises significant concerns about data privacy and the integrity of public service personnel in Brazil. The implications of unauthorized access to personal information of public figures highlight the necessity for stricter data protection measures. As the investigation unfolds, scrutiny will likely increase regarding the safeguards in place to prevent similar incidents in the future, potentially leading to reforms in how sensitive information is handled within Brazil's public institutions.