Department of Culture, Communications and Sport

Access to the following records held by the Department: All legal advice, briefings, or opinions received/prepared for Minister Patrick O'Donovan or officials on the Q1 2026 MyGovID digital wallet pilot, including constitutionality, data protection compliance (post-DPC PSC fines), and ECHR/GDPR risks. Documents detailing data-sharing protocols between MyGovID, social media platforms (e.g., Meta/Google), third-party contractors, and other departments.Internal correspondence referencing Gript Media, Lawyers for Justice Ireland, or Burkean critiques of the pilot as "surveillance overreach. Cost-benefit analyses comparing MyGovID to alternatives like passports/driver's licenses for verification.Records from 1 January 2024- 2025 to present.