Data Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 February 2014

Thursday, 20 February 2014

Ceisteanna (135)

Niall Collins

Ceist:

135. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Social Protection if she has established an information officer, if this person is in charge of developing and implementing data protection in his Department; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8750/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

My Department has a designated Head of Information at Principal Officer level. This person oversees the Business Information and Security Unit which is responsible for developing and implementing data protection and information security policies in my Department.