Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 May 2023
117. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if mobile and software applications from a company (details supplied) will be banned from Government devices to protect users’ data from being passed to state security services, in light of information outlined in a media report. [25384/23]
View answerAll official mobile devices used by my Department and apps which run on them comply with guidance provided by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This guidance is based on risk assessments appropriate to the circumstances and is kept under continuous review by the NCSC. All work-related applications on Departmental phones are housed within a secure container which prevents any data from being accessed or shared with other applications on the device.
My Department requires all users of our official devices to exercise appropriate discretion in their use in compliance with our policies in relation to appropriate use of technology, Data Protection and the Civil Service Code of Conduct. My officials will continue to monitor this area and act upon any future guidance received.
