Catherine Murphy
Question:
1316. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Justice if a piece of surveillance technology (details supplied) is being used by her Department or any agencies under her remit in view of the fact that there are security and privacy concerns associated with the use of same; the data-protection policies on the use of artificial intelligence with respect to instances in which this technology is being used; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21239/22]
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It has not been possible to collate the information requested in the time allowed. I will write to the Deputy directly when the information is available.
The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 51
I refer to Parliamentary Question No. 1316 to my Department, which was for answer on 26 April 2022, in which you asked if a piece of surveillance technology is being used by my Department or any agencies under my remit in view of the fact that there are security and privacy concerns associated with the use of same; the data protection policies on the use of artificial intelligence with respect to instances in which this technology is being used; and if I will make a statement on the matter.
As you will recall, the information you requested could not be obtained in the time available and I undertook to contact you directly with a response, provided below for your consideration.
I can assure the Deputy that my Department is fully compliant with all data protection obligations under GDPR and all other data protection legislation and that my Department and the agencies under its remit have the necessary arrangements in place to ensure that data protection obligations are met.
Where CCTV cameras are in use in buildings occupied by my Department, the operation of these is in line with data protection legislative requirements.
The Deputy will appreciate that for policy and security reasons, my Department does not comment or provide details of security measures in place to ensure the protection of persons, infrastructure or the security of the State.
