Data Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Ceisteanna (397)

Frank O'Rourke

Ceist:

397. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Social Protection if his Department has a specific data protection officer in place; if that position is exclusive or if the position holder has other duties; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26883/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Social Protection

The Department has a dedicated unit, the Business Information Security Unit, which oversees information security and data protection compliance across the Department.