Data Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 September 2016

Tuesday, 27 September 2016

Ceisteanna (854)

Frank O'Rourke

Ceist:

854. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment 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. [26873/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment

The Department has a designated Data Protection Officer at Principal Officer level. The officer also has responsibilities in a number of other areas of the Department including Human Resources, Communications and Information Technology.