Primary Online Database

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 February 2015

Tuesday, 3 February 2015

Questions (513)

Stephen Donnelly

Question:

513. Deputy Stephen S. Donnelly asked the Minister for Education and Skills if her Department hired or engaged any external expertise to advise on data protection or data governance in relation to the primary online database; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4475/15]

Written answers

Minister for Education and Skills

My Department has consulted and is in continued contact with the Data Protection Commissioner's Office in relation to data protection and security matters for the primary online database (POD). My Department did not hire any additional external or private expertise to advise on data governance matters for POD.