The Data Protection Commission says it’s working with the government to ensure its new Digital Wallet doesn’t breach privacy laws.
The digital ID is due to be trialled in the coming months.
It’s aimed at restricting access to social media, by introducing age verification, rather than age assurance.
Speaking at the Oireachtas Committee on AI, Fine Gael TD for Mayo Keira Keogh asked Data Protection Commissioner Des Hogan if the body has engaged with government departments on the matter…
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