Student grants body to review data protection procedures

The review is expected to be finalised within six weeks

Susi’s spokesman said that new EU data protection rules will mean stricter controls on data

The government’s centralised student grants body is planning a major review of its data protection procedures ahead of proposed new European data protection rules.

According to tender documents just published, Student Universal Support Ireland (Susi) is seeking experts to “carry out a full review and audit of current Susi processes, procedures and support policies and standards as they relate to data protection requirements”.

The review is expected to be finalised quickly, with the ...