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Data Protection Commissioner: Transfer of Mother and Baby Homes records to Dept could be high risk
Around 100,000 records are expected to be moved to the Department of Children next week. By Stephen McDermott Thursday 25 Feb 2021, 3:59 PM Feb 25th 2021, 1:26 PM 19,385 Views 16 Comments
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Updated Feb 25th 2021, 3:59 PM
THE DATA PROTECTION Commissioner has warned that the Department of Children’s lack of expertise about the Mother and Baby Homes Commission’s archive could be a “high risk” when records are transferred to the government department once the commission is wound down.
Helen Dixon told RTÉ Radio 1′s Today with Claire Byrne that the transfer of the archive represents a challenge to survivors, including those who want their testimonies redacted.
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TDs still pushing for extension of Mother and Baby Homes Commission despite miraculous recovery of testimony
The commission is due to dissolve on 28 February but a number of TDs want its term extended amid concerns over deleted audio recordings. By Órla Ryan Wednesday 24 Feb 2021, 6:05 AM Feb 24th 2021, 6:05 AM 14,741 Views 8 Comments
Jennifer Whitmore speaking outside Leinster House last week
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THE SOCIAL DEMOCRATS’ spokesperson on children has said her party still wants a one-year extension to the Commission of Investigation into Mother and Baby Homes despite the recovery of audio recordings of witness testimony.