The Act comes as a regulatory adaptation to safeguard privacy and data protection when it comes to new data sharing and collecting practices.
Name in original language
Data Sharing and Governance Act
Initiative overview
Released after the GDPR, the Act rules several governance measures to guarantee that personal data shared by public agencies is lawful, proportionate and transparent and in accordance with national and EU data protection law.The initiative has the following objectives:To set out how data can be used to promote digital transformation within the public sector, while ensuring data protection and people's right to privacy.
Name of responsible organisation (in English)
Government of Ireland
