Data Protection.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 June 2008

Wednesday, 25 June 2008

Ceisteanna (42)

Pat Rabbitte

Ceist:

91 Deputy Pat Rabbitte asked the Minister for Social and Family Affairs if the Data Protection Commissioner’s audit of her Department’s procedures for processing personal data is finalised; the details of the main conclusions reached; and the action her Department will take on foot of these conclusions. [24797/08]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social and Family Affairs (Deputy Mary Hanafin)

The Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) undertook an audit of the Department in late January 2008. When the final report is received by the Department, its findings and recommendations will be carefully examined with a view to taking whatever actions are necessary.