Irish State told to delete ‘unlawful’ data on 3.2m citizens

guest · Aug 16, 2019

Irish State told to delete ‘unlawful’ data on 3.2m citizens
Data Protection Commission’s stance a serious blow to PSC project
August 15, 2019
https://www.irishtimes.com/news/ire...lete-unlawful-data-on-3-2m-citizens-1.3987606

The State has been told it must delete data held on 3.2 million citizens, which was gathered as part of the roll-out of the Public Services Card, as there is no lawful basis for retaining it.

While the card will still be sought from people accessing some services directly administered by the Department of Social Protection, such as claiming social welfare payments, the commission’s report represents a major blow to the scope of the project, which has proved politically contentious and faced strong opposition from data-privacy campaigners.

The commission also found that there was insufficient transparency around the card, and that the department had not made enough easily understood information available to the public.
Call for clarity
Ms Dixon also warned that the card, rather than simplifying application processes, in some instances would have created a requirement to prove identity that did not exist before.
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guest · Aug 18, 2019

Minister Needs To 'Give Answers' On Data Breach - SF
August 18, 2019
https://www.todayfm.com/news/minister-needs-give-answers-data-breach-sf-895176

Regina Doherty has come under fire after the Data Protection Commission found the card is in breach of data protection laws.
It says any data illegally held by the State for over 3.2 million cardholders has to be destroyed.

Sinn Féin spokesperson on Social Protection John Brady is calling on the Minister to give some answers.
He says the minister needs to break her silence, commits to implementing the report's finding in full and explains who gave the go-ahead on the expansion of the card's use.
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