Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 May 2023
136. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment if mobile and software applications from a company (details supplied) will be banned from Government devices to protect users’ data from being passed to state security services, in light of information outlined in a media report. [25372/23]
View answerMy Department regularly reviews its policies on foot of advice received from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). This advice is based on risk assessments carried out by the NCSC which is, I understand, subject to continuous review. The NCSC recently issued updated guidance for the use of mobile devices and Departmental policies are being further updated to reflect this advice. My Department requires that staff exercise discretion in the use of information technology, and updated advice is regularly issued to staff to remind them of their obligations.
