Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 November 2023
832. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Justice to respond to matters raised in correspondence (details supplied); the steps she is taking to address concerns in respect of artificial intelligence (AI) and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR); and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48125/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAll data controllers have a range of obligations under data protection law, and must comply with the principles of data protection, as found in Article 5 GDPR, ensuring personal data are: processed lawfully, fairly and transparently; processed for specific purposes; limited to what is necessary; kept accurate and up to date; stored for no longer than necessary; and protected against unauthorised or unlawful processing, accidental loss, destruction, or damage. Controllers must also be able to demonstrate compliance with these principles, under the principle of accountability, and to adhere to all the detailed provisions of the GDPR.The obligations under GDPR apply regardless of whether data is processed using artificial intelligence or otherwise. Data controllers must protect data against unauthorised or unlawful processing.
I understand that the forthcoming EU Artificial Intelligence Act seeks to harmonise rules for the development, placement on the market and use of AI systems in the European Union. Negotiation and transposition of the Act falls to the Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment.
