The Data Protection Commissioner is investigating the Arts Council after concerns were raised by artists about personal questions included in bursary grant applications. Artists reported being asked about their sexuality and religious orientation, which has raised potential data breach issues. The DPC has formally requested further details from the Arts Council regarding these inquiries in order to assess compliance with data protection regulations.
The Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) has written to the Arts Council seeking clarification on the personal questions asked of artists during the bursary grant application process.
Concerns were raised by multiple artists regarding inquiries into their sexuality and religious orientation, prompting the DPC to initiate an inquiry into data protection practices.
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