The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has yet to reply to a request by the data protection commissioner for “certain information” regarding the new National Childcare Scheme and the Public Services Card, despite that request being made nearly two weeks ago. A spokesperson for the commissioner confirmed to the Irish Examiner that no response of any description has yet been delivered. Eight days ago the department confirmed it had received a letter from the commissioner and said that a response would “issued shortly”. Should those steps manifest as an investigation under GDPR, the Department of Children could be liable for fines of €1m, for data protection breaches. It was firmly overruled by the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform.

Source: Irish Examiner October 16, 2019 05:03 UTC