Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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9. To ask the Taoiseach and Minister for Defence the names of external consultancies that delivered and continue to deliver advice and training on all aspects of GDPR in the context of preparedness and ongoing upskilling of staff regarding the regulation; the cost expended on the external advice and training of same to date in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35573/19]

Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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In preparation for GDPR a wide range of measures were rolled out to staff in my Department to enhance awareness and understanding so as to comply with the requirements of the Regulation.  A data protection officer was appointed and a data protection working group, consisting of representatives from right across my Department, was established. The role of the working group is to ensure awareness and to support the design and implementation of GDPR across the organisation.  GDPR training sessions and briefings were provided to all staff, and an awareness campaign was rolled out. Training continues to be provided as required.  Details of all training providers and expenditure, which was organised through the Learning and Development Unit, are outlined in the following table: