159. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is satisfied that the data-sharing and data-processing provisions contained in the general scheme of the Social Welfare and Other Matters Bill 2026, comply with the principles of necessity and proportionality under the GDPR and constitutional privacy protections; whether a detailed assessment or justification has been undertaken in respect of the…
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160. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is satisfied that the proposed legislation in the general scheme of Social Welfare and Other Matters Bill 2026 provides sufficient transparency to social welfare recipients regarding how their personal data may be collected, shared, cross-checked, profiled or otherwise processed across State bodies; what measures are proposed to prevent "function…
161. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Social Protection the assessment that has been undertaken of international experiences where automated decision-making systems, welfare analytics or fraud detection technologies resulted in wrongful suspensions, incorrect overpayments, or discriminatory outcomes; whether consideration has been given to the potential for algorithmic bias or indirect discrimination arisin…
162. Deputy William Aird asked the Minister for Social Protection if he is satisfied that the current oversight framework provides the Data Protection Commission with sufficient statutory powers and resources to effectively monitor compliance with large-scale interdepartmental welfare data-sharing arrangements; the way in which the Government intends to balance the legitimate objective of tackling welfare fraud with …
859. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection the status of the implementation of systems (details supplied) within his Department; whether the systems are used to process and store social welfare recipient data; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12195/26]
1548. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Social Protection the number of data breaches recorded by his Department in 2025; and the number that were reported to the Data Protection Commissioner. [74903/25]
114. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Social Protection whether the collection of biometric data with Safe 2 registration has ceased. [62058/25]
162. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Social Protection if, further to the most recent fine imposed on his Department by the data protection commissioner for deficiencies in compliance with data protection rules, he will provide details of each Government Department or agency that this data was shared with; if he will confirm that the data in question has been deleted by his Department and/or other Depar…
827. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Social Protection to provide details of information of individuals in receipt of social welfare that are passed on to Turas Nua or Seetec from the Department of Social Protection; under what GDPR legislation is this transaction happening; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24310/25]
108. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Social Protection when his Department officials last met with the Data Protection Commissioner to ensure the highest standards are being met by the Department, and all agencies under its remit, in terms of compliance with data protection legislation. [14448/25]
997. Deputy Aidan Farrelly asked the Minister for Social Protection if he will provide a schedule of fines issued to his Department in respect of breaching general data protection regulations, by year, from 1 January 2020 to date in 2025; and if he will provide a breakdown by amount, year and breach criteria cited. [10808/25]