Data Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Questions (973)

Frank O'Rourke

Question:

973. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence 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. [26874/16]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence (Deputy Paul Kehoe)

My Department has a specific Data Protection Officer in place, whose role incorporates other duties. My Department is committed to the discharge of its obligations in relation to data protection legislation.