Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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298. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation the data protection impact assessments her Department has commenced since 15 May 2018; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [31505/18]

Heather Humphreys (Cavan-Monaghan, Fine Gael)
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Since the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25 May 2018, my Department and its Offices have not commenced any Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) as no new data processing initiatives involving the processing of personal data have been proposed during that time.

My Department's Data Protection Officer (DPO)works actively with Business Units across my Department and its Offices who are responsible for specific functions that are particularly involved in the processing of personal data. This work includes the provision of  practical advice and assistance in ensuring compliance with the GDPR, including the need for Data Protection Impact Assessments, where required.