Mark Ward
Question:508. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Justice for an update on legislation regarding CCTV usage; when this legislation will be enacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9227/25]
View answerTuesday, 4 March 2025
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CCTV schemes are currently governed by section 38 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Síochána (CCTV) Order 2006 (SI 289 of 2006), GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
The Garda Síochána (Recording Devices) Act 2023, which was signed into law in December 2023, provides for a new regime for the authorisation and operation of CCTV schemes. In order to introduce the new regime for CCTV, Part 5 of that Act must be commenced.
The timeline for commencement of Part 5 is subject to the requirement for the Garda Commissioner to develop a Code of Practice for CCTV which will set out the procedures and standards to be followed, as well as the new rules around confidentiality, security, storage, access and retention of data, and data subject rights.
I am advised that officials in my Department are engaging with An Garda Síochána to progress this matter.