David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Some of the operators had a different view last week when they said they were not sure. It is useful, therefore, that this issue has been clarified for us. Mr. Hawkes might keep an eye on it because it is something we will be working on as the legislation goes through. Members are interested and the operators also wanted to engage on it, having seen it as a stumbling block. I thank Mr. Hawkes for that clarification.

On another issue, does a company have the right to demand personal data? For example, if I telephone a company to look for spare parts, can it ask for my name, address, telephone number, date of birth and so on? Can I refuse to give them? Very often one goes online and companies look for all of this information. What do they need it for?