Waterford council calls for data law changes

A Waterford local authority wants the laws on data protection eased so that councillors can fully represent people making housing inquiries.

Waterford council calls for data law changes

The March meeting of the Dungarvan-Lismore Municipal District Council agreed to write to the Data Protection Commissioner expressing councillors’ frustration with the legislation as it currently operates.

Councillor Siobhan Whelan (SF) raised the issue, for a third consecutive meeting, when she said she was unable to ascertain, on behalf of a mother of two, whether a house being refurbished was suitable for a family.

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