Data Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 13 June 2023

Tuesday, 13 June 2023

Questions (1333)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

1333. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Health the security protections in place for remote workers within civil and public service organisations to safeguard against personal information of members of the public in audio, text and electronic form being inadvertently exposed to unauthorised third parties within the remote setting; if he can provide a copy of the remote working best practice guidelines for civil and public service workers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28643/23]

Written answers

Minister for Health

My Department expects all users of official devices to exercise appropriate discretion in their use. Staff are advised that in using relevant communications services they must do so in line with appropriate usage policies, the Civil Service Code of Standards and Behaviours and the Blended Working Policy Framework for Civil Service Organisations, while working in the office or while working remotely.