Equal opps survey did not break law
Luxembourg's equal opportunities ministry has dismissed claims that an online survey hosted on its website broke the law.
The ADR political party released a statement today claiming that the MEGA couple survey, quizzing couples on how they distribute the household chores, violated privacy rights.
It suggested that the survey delved into the private lives of couples, information about which would be collected and could be passed on. In its statement, the party called for the survey to be taken offline and all data gathered to be destroyed.
The ministry for equal opportunities was quick to deny the charges. A spokeswoman for the department said that the commission for the protection of personal information had been fully consulted before the quiz was launched.
"There is no bank of personal data and no-one will have access to any information of this kind," the spokeswoman said, adding: "We've taken steps to protect people's private data. We've had the website and questionnaire checked and the commission for the protection of private data has given it the green light. We have acted within the law."
The spokeswoman said that it was not the first time that the political party had made a similar accusation against the ministry, which had received a barrage of criticism from the ADR regarding a prior campaign for young people.
The MEGA family survey was launched a few months ago to make couples aware of how household tasks are distributed and help them change their habits. The ministry described the widget as a "fun instrument to raise awareness."