Ruth dos Santos, a federal revenue server in Brazil, is under investigation for allegedly leaking sensitive data regarding ministers of the Supreme Federal Court (STF) and their family members. Her defense has formally requested the court to allow the removal of her electronic ankle bracelet and restore her access to her email account, arguing that necessary evidence to prove her innocence is locked within her emails. They claim that this evidence will demonstrate she did not illegally access confidential information, particularly pertaining to the wife of Minister Alexandre de Moraes, Viviane Barci de Moraes.

The investigation centers on accusations of illegal access and the leakage of private financial data of judges and their families. According to Ruth's defense, her email contains critical communication that could exonerate her of the allegations. They maintain that at the specific time she is accused of conducting illegal access, she was actually engaged in assisting another taxpayer, which contradicts the timeline suggesting her involvement in misconduct. Furthermore, they assert that no one else had her password, indicating that unauthorized access would be impossible.

The case will be reviewed by Minister Alexandre de Moraes, who is the presiding judge on the matter. The request poses significant implications for Ruth dos Santos's defense strategy and the broader investigation into data privacy violations within governmental institutions in Brazil, particularly concerning the protection of sensitive information of high-ranking officials. The court's decision could set a precedent regarding how investigations of this nature are handled in the future, especially in terms of monitoring access to electronic communication.