Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 October 2019
658. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if her attention has been drawn to the fact that interpretations of GDPR are inhibiting the work of some heritage centres nationally, particularly in the case of genealogy; and if advice will be provided on the implications of GDPR for genealogical research. [43112/19]
View answerI am advised that no concerns have been brought to the attention of my Department regarding the work of heritage centres in relation to genealogical research due to the coming into effect of GDPR legislation, as referred to by the Deputy. My officials will however be happy to respond to any such queries if received.
The Deputy will also be aware that the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner has published a range of information and guidance in relation to the operation of the GDPR legislation and this is available on the web at https://www.dataprotection.ie/.
