Róisín Shortall
Ceist:518. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Health if genetic data collected by company (details supplied) may be transmitted outside of the EU. [12394/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 23 June 2020
Ceisteanna (518)
Freagraí scríofa
The transfer by a data controller of personal data, including genetic data, outside the European Economic Area (EEA) is permitted subject to the provisions of Chapter 5 of the GDPR (Transfers of personal data to third countries or international organisations). The EEA encompasses the Member States of the EU plus Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein. The question of compliance with the provisions in any particular case is for the Data Protection Commission.