Departmental Staff Training

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 July 2018

Thursday, 5 July 2018

Questions (75)

Micheál Martin

Question:

75. Deputy Micheál Martin asked the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the training his Department and agencies under its aegis will receive on GDPR legislation; when it will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29844/18]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Defence

The Department of Defence made General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) training available to all staff during April and May of this year. The Department will also participate in upcoming training for Data Protection Officers which is to be provided through the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

The Department will keep GDPR training requirements under review on an ongoing basis.