Dr. Kathleen MacLellan:

It might be useful to clarify that in the context of this litigation, the Department of Education is a co-defendant and it is normal practice with co-defendants that information would be shared. It is also important to clarify that the management of these litigation cases is supported through the Chief State Solicitor's office and directed through the Attorney General's office. Information provided through the Chief State Solicitor's office is, therefore, generally copied to the other co-defendant. That is how information regarding education would be on the files. It has been confirmed to us that there is no wrongdoing in this and that it is absolutely within the context of data protection and the general data protection regulation, GDPR, articles.