Data Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Questions (455)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

455. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if a piece of surveillance technology (details supplied) is being used by his Department or any agencies under his 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 he will make a statement on the matter. [21244/22]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

I can confirm that the CCTV surveillance technology referenced (details supplied) is not used by my Department.

I have referred the Deputy's question to the agencies under the aegis of my Department for direct reply. Please contact my private office if a reply is not received within 10 days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51