Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 May 2021
66. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the steps he has taken to ensure that personal data of all families and children interacting with Tusla is protected. [28633/21]
View answerThe Deputy will be aware of Tusla's Data Management Strategy 2019 – 2022. The Strategy includes a a focus on Data Security Management with a view to minimising the risk of inappropriate access to Tusla data.
Tusla is developing a verified data security environment in line with regulatory compliance and establishing a culture of data security and trust. There have been significant improvements in this regard and I have committed my full support to this process as evidenced by the significant increase in funding and for structural reorganisation within Tusla in 2021.
The timescale and processes contained within the strategy will be reviewed in light of the impact on Tusla of the cyber attack on the HSE.
