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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I noted that in the opening statement.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I wish to thank our two witnesses, Mr. Schrems and Dr. Logue, for their participation. It was a valuable engagement. That concludes our first session. I remind the two witnesses they are welcome to watch the rest of the meeting on the Oireachtas web channel if they wish, but this concludes their participation. They are welcome to continue to watch the second round.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: We will now commence the second part of the meeting. I welcome the witnesses to our meeting. I will give them a moment to take up their positions. I see Dr. Ryan and Ms Dixon. They are both very welcome to the session. I believe Ms Morgan is also joining us from the Data Protection Commission, DPC. I see her smiling in the corner. I thank all three witnesses for their attendance and...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I thank Dr. Ryan. Ms Dixon is next to give evidence. I am aware that the spotlight has been on her office for most of this session and, indeed, the last. We want to work with her and hear what she has to say. She will have the opportunity to respond. She should set out her own stall. This is a solution-based exercise. Ms Dixon has the floor and is welcome to tell us what the solution...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I thank Ms Dixon for her opening remarks. I will lead with two questions and then go around the room to facilitate the members. We will try to be short and sweet in our questions in this round. The witnesses will have the same time as the previous witnesses but the members may have to be speedier. I have a big-picture question and a practical question for Ms Dixon. The first deals...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I have a second practical question. I have heard of methods, resources and technologies that could be used. In her presentation, the commissioner spoke about a principle-based approach and said that every case is unique. Might there be an opportunity to fast-track some of the more minor cases or more repetitive type of requests? Must there be human input in all cases? Could we have a...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: We will return to this topic because it is a core part of the committee's work programme and agenda.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I think that question is directed to Ms Dixon. I ask questioners that if they are directing their questions to identify to whom they are directed. Ms Dixon might reply to that question.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: As the Senator did not get to speak in the first round of questions, I will indulge him in this round.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: Ms Dixon might like to answer that question and then I will move on to the next questioner.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I thank Ms Dixon. I will move on to Deputy Costello.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: Those questions were directed to Ms Dixon and she might like to respond to them.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I will add my voice to that question. This committee reviews the Estimates and the voted spend for Ms Dixon's office, and I asked a similar question at the Estimates review earlier this year. It is a matter that is of great interest to the committee.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: That point is taken. I will jump to Senator Malcolm Byrne. I remind members of the time limits, particularly for those who have spoken. There are two members offering who have not been in and they may get a little more latitude. Senator Byrne has spoken and now has a second bite of the cherry.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I am glad that Dr. Ryan had an opportunity to come in. His contribution is valuable and he has not answered many questions, as the session has fallen. Ms Dixon is also welcome to reply.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I thank Ms Dixon. I will move rapidly through the remaining speakers. Deputies Kenny, Carroll MacNeill and Pringle are the remaining questioners. We are over time at this point and to be fair to staff and the supporting person at the committee also I do not want to detain us any longer than is necessary. I call Deputy Kenny to put his points. I will then call Deputy Carroll MacNeill and...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I appreciate that. The Deputy asked two questions and I ask both witnesses to respond to each of them. Ms Dixon might like to start.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I thank Ms Dixon. Does Dr. Ryan want to comment on those two points?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I thank Dr. Ryan and appreciate his brevity.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality: General Data Protection Regulation: Discussion (27 Apr 2021)
James Lawless: I will let Dr. Ryan make the point.