Overview
- Agostino Ghiglia sent a formal PEC warning alleging illicit access to his private correspondence and urging Rai to block the broadcast, but the episode went to air.
- Report showed office chat material including the line “Vado da Arianna,” presented as indicating a visit to Fratelli d’Italia the day before a €150,000 sanction decision; Ghiglia says he was headed to the Secolo d’Italia to see Italo Bocchino and that meeting politicians is legitimate.
- Rai justified transmission by citing no judicial interdiction and potential economic damage from a late cancellation.
- Opposition parties PD, M5S and Avs demanded Ghiglia’s resignation, with some urging the entire Privacy Authority leadership to step down over perceived loss of independence.
- Report denied any hacking or stolen data and called the warning a gag attempt, while Ghiglia said he has engaged lawyers over alleged stalking and unlawful access; the episode drew about 1.7 million viewers with a 9.7% share.