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Data Protection Rights: Your Right to Control Your Personal Information

In a major move to protect individual privacy, IOB has outlined its commitment to respecting the rights of individuals to control their personal information. The organization has outlined four key rights that individuals have when it comes to their personal data.

Right to Object


Individuals have the right to object to IOB using their personal information where it is being used based on a legitimate interest or in the public interest. If an individual exercises this right, IOB will stop using their personal information for those purposes unless there are compelling grounds for continued use.

Right Not to be Subjected to Automated Decision Making


Individuals also have the right not to be subject to decisions made solely by automated processing of their personal data, including profiling, where such decisions have a significant impact on them. This right is subject to limited exceptions.

Right to Erasure (Right to Be Forgotten)


Individuals may request that IOB delete their personal information in certain circumstances.

Right to Data Portability


Finally, individuals have the right to request that IOB transfer their personal data to themselves or another organization in a digital format.

How to Exercise Your Rights


Individuals can exercise these rights by contacting IOB through one of three methods:

When exercising these rights, individuals may be required to verify their identity to ensure the protection of their personal information. IOB has a dedicated team responsible for handling data subject requests and will respond to most requests within one month (30 calendar days) of receipt. In exceptional circumstances, this period may be extended, and individuals will be notified accordingly.

International Data Transfers


IOB sometimes shares personal information with organizations located outside the European Economic Area (EEA). These transfers are made in accordance with applicable data protection laws and regulations to ensure the continued protection of individual rights.

Making a Complaint


If an individual has a complaint about the use of their personal information, they can contact IOB’s staff or make a formal complaint in writing. Individuals may also lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission in Ireland.

IOB is committed to protecting individual privacy and will continue to review and update its data protection policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Contact Us


For more information about IOB’s data protection policy, international data transfers, or to exercise your rights, please contact us:

IOB is a member of the Institute of Banking and Finance, Ireland. Our Data Protection Policy is available on our website.