Data Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Questions (896)

Frank O'Rourke

Question:

896. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has a specific data protection officer in place; if that position is exclusive or if the position holder has other duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26885/16]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport does have a designated person in place who acts as Data Protection Officer for the Department. The data protection function forms part of a wider set of functions under the responsibility of the Officer.