Dr. Kara McGann:

I will deal with the workplace relations issue and I might ask Ms Harkin to answer the GDPR element of the Deputy's questions.

From our perspective, bringing the redress through the WRC as opposed to having IHREC take it through the Circuit Court, which we feel is an appropriate response, has the possibility of creating an employee rights issue with what was supposed to be a diagnostic tool. It is taking it to a further level. It could see us in a position where we have vexatious claims. Whether the employer is found to fall foul of the regulations, it takes time and has a cost every time that has to be challenged. We believe it is a less appropriate measure than going through the process with IHREC. It also has the potential to open up a rights issue in legislation that was never meant to go down that road.