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Postcode data protection

Summary

Sean Fleming asks whether legislation will protect personal data and PPS numbers in the national postcode system. The Tánaiste says she must consult the responsible Minister and will revert.

Seán Fleming Deputy Sean Fleming Fianna Fáil

The Tánaiste will be aware that many people are concerned about data protection and PPS numbers. There has been a debacle on that issue with regard to Irish Water, which asked for PPS numbers and subsequently withdrew the request. The Government, through its agencies, is proceeding with the national postcode system. Is the Government introducing legislation for data protection measures for the new postcodes?

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That is a matter for the detailed legislation-----

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Seán Fleming Deputy Sean Fleming Fianna Fáil

Which Bill?

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The Deputy is referring to further data protection-----

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Seán Fleming Deputy Sean Fleming Fianna Fáil

With regard to the postcode system.

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I will need to get advice from the line Minister on the details of that legislation. I will revert to the Deputy.

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