The trial concerning the breach of electronic addresses of expatriates before the 2024 European elections has begun in the relevant court in Athens, with former New Democracy MEP Anna Michel Asimakopoulou and three other defendants sitting in the dock. The charges they face include breaches of professional confidentiality and violations of personal data legislation, which are considered misdemeanors under Greek law. Among those being tried alongside Asimakopoulou are Michalis Stavrianoudakis, former General Secretary of the Ministry of the Interior, Nikos Theodoropoulos, the then Secretary for Expatriates of New Democracy, and Menios Koromilas, who served as the Organizational Secretary of Local Government and Crisis Management for the ruling party at that time. As the trial commenced, the defendants declared their innocence, with Anna Michel Asimakopoulou arguing through her defense that there was a reasonable legal misconception, stating that she did not know that the information was confidential. The implications of this case could reflect broader issues regarding data privacy and governmental accountability in Greece, especially with approaching elections.