Apply In Person:

1. To Apply for Data Protection Request, the applicant has to approach the DATA PROTECTION COMMISSION link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer. or write a request letter.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. Maintain copies of all correspondence related to your data protection request, including the initial request, any additional information provided, and any responses or actions taken by the data controller.
10. If you do not receive a response within the specified timeframe (typically within one month), or if you are unsatisfied with the response you receive, you can follow up with the data controller or escalate the matter to the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland.
11. This entire process can be completed within 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form/request letter
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Fee receipt
• Any other documents (if required)

DATA PROTECTION COMMISSION
21 FITZWILLIAM SQUARE SOUTH
DUBLIN 2
D02 RD28
IRELAND
Phone - 01 7650100 / 1800437 737
Contact link

• Any individual who intends to Apply for Data Access Request is eligible to make this application.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
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Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name
• Address
• Contact address
• Age
• Zip code
• Nationality
• Fax
• Email
• Mailing address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• A Data Protection Request in Ireland refers to an individual's right to make a request to access, rectify, erase, restrict processing, or obtain a copy of their personal data held by an organization. This right is provided under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018.

• For more information link

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Link

• Data protection requests allow individuals to have greater control over their personal information and ensure that organizations are processing their data in a lawful and transparent manner. By making a data protection request, individuals can exercise their rights and gain insights into how their personal data is being handled.