Primary Online Database

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 April 2015

Tuesday, 21 April 2015

Ceisteanna (579)

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

579. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if she will provide an update on her engagement with the Data Protection Commissioner with regard to the operation of the new primary online database for primary schools; if the commissioner has given his consent and approval to her Department gathering all the information which it is seeking from schools with regard to their pupils; in the event that there are outstanding issues to be resolved with the commissioner, if she will suspend the further collection of information for the primary online database; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [15273/15]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Education and Skills

The Department has had continued dialogue with the Data Protection Commissioner's Office on some matters relating to POD. The Department's revised Fair Processing notice and POD Circular reflect that dialogue as well as the review of feedback received from schools and parents, and covers issues such as retention of records on POD and guidance on ensuring completeness of records on POD for annual returns purposes. Please see a link to the POD circular and to the following POD revised fair processing notice.POD Circular

http://www.education.ie/en/Circulars-and-Forms/Active-Circulars/cl0025_2015.pdf

POD Fair Processing Notice

http://www.education.ie/en/Publications/Statistics/Primary-Online-Database-POD-/POD-Fair-Processing-Notice.pdf