Lawyer: Personal Services Cards may pave way for compensation claims

Around 3m people who have been issued Personal Services Cards (PSC) could be entitled to claim compensation from the State, a legal expert has claimed.

An Oireachtas Committee has heard that the card, which is now required to access a growing number of services, may not be compliant with EU data protection laws.

Campaigners maintain there is a risk that people’s personal information could be stolen unless proper safeguards are in place.