Privacy Notice

Coláiste na Carraige is part of Donegal Education and Training Board (Donegal ETB). We are committed to protecting and respecting your privacy in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Acts 1988–2018.

Who We Are

Coláiste na Carraige

An Charraig

Co. Donegal

F94 AE20

Tel: 074 9739071

Data Protection Officer (DPO):

Sandra Doherty

Donegal ETB Administrative Offices

Ard O’Donnell

Letterkenny

Co. Donegal

F92 DP98

Email: dataprotection@donegaletb.ie

What Personal Data We Process

We process personal data relating to:

• Students

• Parents/Guardians

• Staff

• Board of Management members

• Visitors

This may include:

• Contact details (name, address, phone number, email)

• Date of birth and PPS number (where required)

• Educational records and attendance data

• Assessment results and academic progress

• Health information where necessary

• Safeguarding information

• CCTV footage (where applicable)

• Administrative and financial information

Purpose of Processing

We process personal data for the following purposes:

• Provision of education

• School administration and enrolment

• Safeguarding and child protection

• Compliance with Department of Education requirements

• Communication with parents/guardians

• Health and safety

• Legal and regulatory compliance

Lawful Basis for Processing

As a public body, the lawful basis for processing personal data is generally:

• Public task

• Legal obligation

In limited circumstances, consent may be relied upon (for example, use of photographs or participation in specific activities).

Data Sharing

Personal data may be shared where necessary with:

• Donegal ETB

• Department of Education

• Tusla

• HSE

• An Garda Síochána

• State examination bodies

• Relevant education support services

Data is only shared where there is a lawful basis to do so.

Data Retention

Personal data is retained in accordance with the Donegal ETB Records Retention Schedule.

Data is not retained longer than necessary and is securely disposed of when no longer required.

Website and Third-Party Content

Our website may include embedded content from third-party providers such as YouTube or social media platforms. Interaction with such content may result in those providers processing data in accordance with their own privacy policies.

Please refer to our Cookie Policy for further information.

Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect personal data from unauthorised access, disclosure, alteration or destruction.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Request access to your personal data

• Request correction of inaccurate data

• Request restriction of processing in certain circumstances

• Lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission

All Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) should be directed to the Donegal ETB Data Protection Officer at: dataprotection@donegaletb.ie

You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission if you believe your data has not been processed in accordance with data protection law. Data Protection Commission 21 Fitzwilliam Square South Dublin 2 D02 RD28 www.dataprotection.ie

Further Information

Further information on data protection within Donegal ETB is available via this link.