Dáil debates

Tuesday, 18 December 2018

Data Sharing and Governance Bill 2018 [Seanad]: Report Stage

 

9:00 pm

Photo of Jonathan O'BrienJonathan O'Brien (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is my understanding - perhaps we can receive some clarification on it - that the default position is that data are shared and that all the amendment is looking for is a mechanism to be put in place to allow people to opt out if they so choose. That is my understanding of the wording of the amendment. If that is the case, somebody should have that option. If people do decide to opt out and there are consequences, people should be aware of them before they opt out. My understanding is that the default position is that data will be provided and shared under the Bill and that all the proposers of the amendments are seeking is a mechanism to be provided to allow people to whom a service is being delivered, or is to be delivered, by a public body to opt out so as not to allow their data to be shared. If there are consequences, every individual will be aware of them.

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