Data Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 February 2014

Thursday, 20 February 2014

Questions (111)

Niall Collins

Question:

111. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Education and Skills if he has established an information officer, if this person is in charge of developing and implementing data protection in his Department; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8742/14]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department has a designated Data Protection/Freedom of Information Officer who is responsible for implementing data protection legislation in accordance with the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003. The DES has published a 'Data Protection Code of Practice' which outlines the steps taken when processing personal data and the manner in which my Department responds to requests for access to personal data. The Code of Practice is available on the Department's website.