Ireland - Apply for Data Access Report

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Data Access Report, the applicant has to approach the DATA PROTECTION COMMISSION link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
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. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
12. This entire process can be completed within 10 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

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

Office Locations & Contacts

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

Eligibility

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

Fees

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

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

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

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Instructions

• 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.

Required Information

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

Need for the Document

• The correct term for this right is "Data Subject Access Request" (DSAR) or "Access Request." It allows individuals to obtain confirmation as to whether or not personal data concerning them is being processed, and if so, to access that personal data and receive certain information about how it is being processed.

Information which might help

• The Data Access Request provides individuals with transparency and control over their personal data, enabling them to understand how organizations collect, use, store, and share their information.
• By making a Data Access Request, individuals can exercise their right to know what personal data is being processed, the purposes of processing, and whether their data is being disclosed to any third parties.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

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

External Links

Link

Others

Here are some key aspects of a Data Access Request in Ireland:

• Requesting Personal Data
• Verification of Identity
• Response Timeframe
• Exemptions and Limitations