Willie O'Dea (Limerick City, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Does the Minister accept that concerns have been raised and that they are legitimate? They have been raised by ordinary citizens, by the Data Protection Commissioner and her predecessor, by distinguished information technology lawyers who say that clear information is needed on what data has been collected, the purpose of the data and who exactly will have access to it. Is the Minister aware of the statement by the Data Protection Commissioner on 30 August last that there must be clarity regarding the mandatory use of the PSC in accessing certain public services? What will the Minister do to bring that about? If the Data Protection Commissioner made this complaint on 30 August it is clear that she is not satisfied with the situation in place.

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