PQ 393
393. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has examined the use of encrypted audio and video recording technology during practical driving tests in other EU Member States; if consideration has been given to introducing such systems within driving test vehicles to support the appeals process and enhance transparency for both candidates and examiners: if he will seek legal advice regarding the compatibility of in-car recording systems for driving tests with GDPR and Irish data protection legislation: and if he will make a statement on the matter [61590/26]
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393. Deputy Joe Cooney asked the Minister for Transport whether his Department has examined the use of encrypted audio and video recording technology during practical driving tests in other EU Member States; if consideration has been given to introducing such systems within driving test vehicles to support the appeals process and enhance transparency for both candidates and examiners: if he will seek legal advice regarding the compatibility of in-car recording systems for driving tests with GDPR and Irish data protection legislation: and if he will make a statement on the matter [61590/26]
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