"Eric Ciotti's extensive documents uncover the powerful figures of the influential Nicois Jewish community, focusing on a confession"
Eric Ciotti, a potential mayoral candidate for Nice and leader of the UDR party, has found himself embroiled in controversy following the publication of a whistleblower's report. The report alleges that Ciotti maintains detailed Excel sheets containing sensitive personal information of UDR party members, beyond just names, addresses, and phone numbers.
The allegations, if true, could potentially implicate Ciotti in the misuse of sensitive personal data. The controversy, known as "Ciottigate," emerged in mid-August 2025, and the police have since been involved.
The whistleblower's report, filed under "fichage" (a term implying the collection, storage, and management of sensitive personal data), provides new details about the nature of the information contained in the UDR party's Excel sheets. It suggests the inclusion of "religious or ethnic affiliation," "disability status," and "financial or patrimonial situation" in the party's address books.
The UDR party's address books were used to identify close and distant contacts, organize meetings, and re-engage party members via SMS. The detailed nature of the address books has led to comparisons with surveillance files, raising concerns about privacy and potential misuse.
The ongoing controversy could further escalate the debate surrounding Ciotti's mayoral candidacy in Nice. His main rival for the position is Christian Estrosi. The whistleblower's report adds to the controversy surrounding Ciotti's management of the UDR party's address books, and some argue that he may have crossed a line with such detailed personal information.
Before the controversy, Ciotti was known for managing party members' files using Excel sheets. The UDR party is allied with the RN party, and the party's leader's potential involvement in this issue may have broader implications for both parties.
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