Ciarán Lynch (Cork South Central, Labour)
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Question 61: To ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform if he will make a statement on the recently announced Garda data protection code of practice; if he is satisfied that adequate procedures are in place to prevent the inappropriate release of information held by the Garda; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34525/07]

Brian Lenihan Jnr (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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The Data Protection Code of Practice for All Employees of An Garda Síochána was launched on Monday, 12 November 2007 by the Garda Commissioner and the Data Protection Commissioner and has been issued to all employees of the Garda Síochána. I am informed by the Garda authorities that the Garda Síochána is the first public authority to have issued such a Code of Practice and this reflects the commitment of the organisation to ensuring compliance with data protection legislation. The Code of Practice provides instructions and guidance in respect of the role and responsibilities of all employees of the Garda Síochána under the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003. Garda management is satisfied that the Code of Practice adequately addresses issues and procedures surrounding the protection and disclosure of data.