Department of Finance

All legal advice, opinions, or briefings received by or prepared for Minister Patrick O'Donovan or the Department regarding the proposed digital wallet pilot using MyGovID for online age verification, particularly for access to social media platforms, planned for Q1 2026.Any records assessing the legality of linking MyGovID (including its integration with Public Services Card biometrics and PPS numbers) to third-party platforms, including risks of data sharing with departments, contractors, or private entities like social media companies. Correspondence or memos between the Department and the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, Data Protection Commission, or Attorney General on constitutional compliance Article 40.3 privacy rights), GDPR, or EU eIDAS standards for this pilot. Impact assessments on civil liberties, privacy, or free speech implications, including responses to concerns raised by ICCL or Digital Rights Ireland. This request covers records created from 1 January 2025 to the present.