The other issue raised in this context was the need for parental consent. The Bill originally required the consent of a parent or guardian where the data subject was under the age of 18 years. However, many people of this age are in third level education or working and parental consent is neither feasible nor necessary. The amendment provides that the consent of a parent or guardian should be required only where the data subject is unable to give consent for reasons of physical or mental incapacity or age.