Data Protection Commissioner: transfer of Mother and Baby Homes records could be 'high risk'

Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie Image: Sam Boal/RollingNews.ie THE DATA PROTECTION Commissioner has warned that the Department of Children’s lack of expertise about the Mother and Baby Homes Commission’s archive could be a “high risk” when records are transferred to it once the commission is wound down.

Pressure has mounted in recent weeks for the term of the commission,which delivered its final report last month to be extended, with those in favour saying this would allow survivors to obtain clarity about questions they have. “There’s really a need for the department now to quickly mitigate what are high risks in taking over an archive of this nature.”

She also highlighted issues around the rights of third parties, such as those accused in witnesses’ testimony, that would have to be factored into data protection rights.

Source: Real Estate Daily Report (realestatedailyreport.net)

I'm seriously concerned about the DPCs overreach into areas of society. The recent one being preventing FBs new alert service where there is evidence of users self harm or suicidal ideation.

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