Widespread breaches of data laws
| 20 May 2013 12:12 |
| The Data Protection Commissioner has discovered widespread significant breaches of data protection legislation during an audit of how information held by the Department of Social Protection is shared with other government agencies. |
| Launching his annual report for 2012, Billy Hawkes said similar breaches have been identified during an ongoing audit of An Garda Síochána, specifically in relation to use of the PULSE crime recording system. |
| Billy Hawkes said that while he accepts data sharing can bring benefits and efficiencies across the public sector, he cautioned that it must be done in a way that respects individuals rights to have their data treated with care. |
| Mr Hawkes said an ongoing two year audit of An Garda Síochána has revealed inappropriate access to the PULSE system by members of the force. |
