Data Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 May 2021

Thursday, 20 May 2021

Questions (174)

Fergus O'Dowd

Question:

174. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications if any state or semi state bodies which report to his Department are fully compliant with GDPR EU requirements and the EU network and Information Security Directive and standards with respect to their IT infrastructure including article 29 of GDPR which requires that data processors access only the data they need for their task; if ISO 27001 annex 9 standards on privileged access are fully met; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27356/21]

Written answers

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications

For operational and security reason it is not considered appropriate to disclose information which might assist criminals to identify potential vulnerabilities in cybersecurity arrangements. Furthermore, it is not considered appropriate to disclose particular arrangements in place in relation to cyber security tools and services.