Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent) | Oireachtas source

We view this as an important part of the Bill. As such, the amendment is one of the most important we have remaining. It concerns an effective remedy, as well as access to a right people have. I will not repeat all of my points. Article 80 has mandatory aspects, but there are two optional parts. Since it is necessary to factor them in, we will press the amendment. There must be an effective deterrent or penalty. That right is only being given to poor people, as it were, or those who cannot access the law and must go to a not-for-profit organisation in order to get justice. If a person has enough money, he or she can go to a lawyer to seek an application. It is important that not-for-profit organisations be able to seek damages. Let us face it - that is the deterrent for someone who is breaching the data rights of others.

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