Authorities
Who does what
There is no single legislative footprint authority: each public body is responsible for its own mechanism. These are the bodies with a role in the system.
| Body | Role | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Assembly of the Republic | The RTRI operates within it; it provides the parliamentary platform for recording hearings and interactions; it publishes the register's annual report | Law no. 5-A/2026, Articles 13 and 16(2); Resolution no. 289/2026, Article 4 |
| RTRI Management Board | Three independent members; manages registrations, deals with complaints and applies sanctions; takes office on 01-01-2027 [appointment of members not identified] | Law no. 37-A/2026, Articles 2 and 8(1) |
| Secretariat-General of the Government | Provides the electronic recording platform used by members of the Government and their private offices | RCM no. 167/2026, Article 3 |
| Office for the Prevention of Corruption and for Transparency (Azores) | Receives notification of the officers and focal points designated by the departments of the Regional Government | DRR no. 22/2026/A, Article 3 |
| Public Prosecution Service | Is notified of activity carried out without prior registration or of the provision of false information | Law no. 5-A/2026, Article 11(6) |
| Administrative courts | Hear challenges to sanction decisions | Law no. 5-A/2026, Article 11(3) |
| National Data Protection Commission (CNPD) | Supervisory authority for data protection, relevant to the publication of individuals' data and to exceptions | Regulation (EU) 2016/679 |
| Commission for Access to Administrative Documents (CADA) | Reference body for access to administrative information, the proper channel for obtaining preparatory documents | Legislation on access to administrative documents |
This website is neither the official register nor a platform of any of these bodies. Registration in the RTRI is public and free of charge and is made with the Assembly of the Republic.
In other countries
In each Portuguese-speaking country, the competent bodies are different and have to be identified with the local partner. The links page lists the parliaments' websites.
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