Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 December 2021
283. Deputy Ged Nash asked the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform the implications for the roll-out of online public services arising from the recent settlement between the Data Protection Commissioner and the Minister for Social Protection on proceedings relating to the public services card; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62575/21]
View answerI was pleased to be informed that an agreement had been reached between the Department of Social Protection and the Data Protection Commission on the processing of personal data in relation to SAFE registration and the Public Services Card (PSC).
The Agreement acknowledges and accepts that the Department and other specified bodies can continue to use MyGovID as the sole means of authenticating identity for the purpose of accessing online services, provided that an alternative service channel is made available.
The MyGovID service is proving to be extremely popular with Ireland one of the fastest growing countries in the world in terms of uptake and usage. The growth in usage and services available will now be able to continue.
