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Data Protection Notice

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Summary

This is a comprehensive data protection notice from the Irish Operations Board (IOB), which provides information about how they collect, use, and protect personal data.

Data Collection

• IOB collects personal data from various sources, including:
  • Members and employees
  • Service providers and contractors
  • Educational partners
  • Funding partners
  • Employers
  • Law enforcement agencies

Purposes of Data Processing

• To provide professional education, CPD, and membership services to members and employers
• To maintain accurate records of members and employees
• To communicate with members, employers, and other stakeholders
• To fulfill regulatory requirements
• To protect the interests of IOB and its members

Data Sharing

• IOB shares personal data with:
  • Educational partners (e.g., University College Dublin)
  • Funding partners (e.g., Springboard)
  • Employers
  • Law enforcement agencies
  • Service providers and contractors
  • Regulators (e.g., Data Protection Commission)

International Transfers

• IOB may transfer personal data outside the European Economic Area (EEA) to countries like India, Singapore, or the United States.
• IOB ensures that these transfers are protected by adequate safeguards, such as:
  • Adequate level of protection provided by the European Commission
  • Legally binding agreements (e.g., model contractual clauses)
  • Alternative basis for transfer compliant with applicable laws

Rights of Data Subjects

• Data subjects have various rights under data protection legislation, including:
  • Right to access and receive a copy of their personal data
  • Right to rectification or erasure of incorrect or incomplete data
  • Right to restriction of processing or objection to processing
  • Right to portability of personal data
  • Right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission

Contact Information

• IOB’s contact information for data protection matters:
  • Phone: +353 1 6116500
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Address: Irish Operations Board, Suite 3, The Point Square, Point Village, Dublin 12, Ireland.

Updates to This Notice

This notice and policy are subject to updates from time to time, particularly when changes occur in data processing practices or technology.