Former Spanish PM José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero petitioned the judge of the Audiencia Nacional to implement measures that would stop the massive dissemination of his personal data while he is under investigation for alleged influence‑trafficking in the Plus Ultra case. The move highlights the tension between privacy protections and judicial transparency in a prominent corruption probe, potentially influencing public trust and establishing a precedent for data‑privacy treatment in legal proceedings. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero, Judge José Luis Calama (Audiencia Nacional), and the investigative team handling the Plus Ultra case. The judge will rule on the data‑protection request; if granted, media coverage of the case could be limited, otherwise the investigation will proceed with public disclosure of evidence. José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero has asked the Audiencia Nacional judge to adopt measures that would prevent the mass diffusion of his personal data while he faces an investigation for alleged influence‑trafficking in the Plus Ultra case. The request pits the former leader’s privacy rights against the principle of judicial transparency in a high‑profile probe. Depending on the judge’s ruling, the decision could set a precedent for how personal data of public officials is handled during ongoing criminal investigations in Spain.
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