In one case examined by the DPC, a parent applied to An Garda Síochána for copies of the personal data of his young children.

An Garda Síochána refused to supply the data . The DPC advised the parent that it agreed with the restriction imposed, as the controller in this case had particular knowledge of all of the circumstances pertaining to a shared guardianship arrangement in place and considered that consent of all legal guardians would be required in order to release the data in this case .