Departmental Staff Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 20 November 2014

Thursday, 20 November 2014

Ceisteanna (108)

Barry Cowen

Ceist:

108. Deputy Barry Cowen asked the Minister for Health if he will provide in tabular form, the number of staff in his data protection office; if he has a specified data protection officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44729/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Health

The Department does not have a Data Protection office. However, the role of Data Controller in ensuring compliance with the Data Protection Act lies with one member of staff within the ICT Unit.