Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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144. To ask the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade the staffing complement and resources of his Department's data protection officer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31496/18]

Simon Coveney (Cork South Central, Fine Gael)
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The resources for the data protection team in my Department are as follows:

1 Principal – Data Protection Officer, part time

1 Higher Executive Officer – newly appointed

1 Executive Officer - part time

1 Clerical Officer - part time

The Data Protection Officer is also supported by a team of nominated “data champions” in each business unit. This network of officers meet once a month and are increasing their skills and knowledge of GDPR. They support colleagues in business Units in adhering to the requirements of GDPR and ensure that all compliance documentation is developed and maintained.