Alice-Mary Higgins (Independent) | Oireachtas source

Of course the GDPR will be the law of the land, but my point is about ensuring that there is appropriate discussion across the sector, not just on how the letter of the law is fulfilled but in terms of driving good practice, perhaps even above and beyond the GDPR.

Will the Minister of State indicate whether she expects that these universities will be publishing clear strategies that students and people of any level would be able to engage with, without having to go back to the original GDPR legislation, which is complicated?

Will the Minister of State indicate whether there will be a discussion on how this might be best achieved, separate from the legislative space? I accept that on a legislative basis the Data Protection Bill 2018 will be crucial but in terms of good practice, I think there is a role for the Minister of State and her Department.