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Mon 07 Jul 2008Homeless subjected to 'excessive' questioning
THE OFFICE of the Data Protection Commissioner has expressed serious concern at the way sensitive personal information on homeless people is being shared by local authorities and homeless service providers.
The Irish Timeshas learned that the office has deemed that personal questions which homeless people are asked before accessing State services - such as whether they have been involved in offending behaviour - are excessive and not relevant.
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