Data Protection in the Department of Social & Family Affairs : Report by the Data Protection Commissioner
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Ireland. Data Protection Commissioner, 'Data Protection in the Department of Social & Family Affairs : Report by the Data Protection Commissioner', [report], Data Protection Commissioner, 2008Download Item:
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This is a report of an audit of the Department of Social and Family Affairs carried out
by the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in January of this year. The
Department fully cooperated with the audit.
The Department was selected for audit in the light of its status as a major holder of
personal data on individuals. Much of this data is provided in circumstances where
the individual has no choice but to give the information if they wish to receive a
service or benefit.
The audit took place against a background of significant concerns in relation to the
data protection practices in the Department. These concerns arose from audits of
other organisations such as insurance companies, complaints to the Commissioner and
media reports of illegal leaks of information.
The report highlights specific issues of concern and a large number of areas where
improvement is necessary. The need for such improvement is fully acknowledged by
the Department.
The Department is devoting more resources and senior management attention to data
protection. It is embarked on a programme of change in its practices which should
lead to an increased level of compliance with data protection requirements. The
Commissioner will continue to work closely with the Department to ensure that this
progress is maintained.
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