Interpretation of data-protection laws hampering efforts to safeguard vulnerable people from abuse, claims report

It claims GDPR rules are being interpreted too rigidly and cautiously by some state agencies.

Interpretation of data-protection laws hampering efforts to safeguard vulnerable people from abuse, claims report

The interpretation of new data-protection laws are hampering efforts to safeguard vulnerable people from abuse, according to a new report.

It claims GDPR rules are being interpreted too rigidly and cautiously by some state agencies.

The report was produced by UCD professor Sarah Donnelly and independent researcher Marita O'Brien.

Senator Colette Kelleher, who commissioned it, says the study has highlighted major data problems.

"There's a case study of a young person who left the care of Tusla, moving into adult care," said Ms Kelleher.

"Tusla wasn't able to share information about that young man, about whom they had concerns, and indeed they had concerns about his parents.

"But they weren't able to share that information easily when he passed 18 because there were consent issues, which included consent of abusive parents."

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

National Risk Assessment for Ireland Tánaiste urges Israel ‘to show humanity’ and allow more aid into Gaza
Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality
Travel Stock - Geneva - Switzerland UN human rights body calls for repeal or amendment of Troubles legacy laws
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited