Probes begin as site glitch reveals drivers’ data

The Road Safety Authority and the Data Protection Commissioner have begun investigations into how private correspondence from motorists could be viewed by other applicants on the National Driver Licence Service (NDLS) website.

Probes begin as site glitch reveals drivers’ data

The commissioner’s office was alerted yesterday to the fault on the NDLS website by a member of the public, with the RSA informing the commissioner that it was also looking into the issue.

The NDLS is the new service which deals with applications for learner permits and driving licences. Applicants using the website’s “contact us” section were able to view other messages sent to the site by other applicants.

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