Policy
The policy of the Office of the Revenue Commissioners in relation to the implementation of the Data Protection Acts 1988 and 2003 is to:
- Implement the key responsibilities contained in the Data Protection legislation which can be summarised in terms of the following eight
"rules"
. - Safeguard the privacy rights of individuals.
- Protect the personal data that we collect, process and retain.
- Release personal data under the Data Protection Acts only when permitted by law.
- Manage, co-ordinate and develop, in an effective manner, the implementation of Data Protection legislation in Revenue. This includes the management of responses to access requests, the restricting of access where required, and ongoing communication between the Data Protection Unit and colleagues in the Divisions/Regions to ensure that particular practices, proposals and developments are fully compliant with Data Protection legislation.
- Liaise and co-operate with and support the Data Protection Commissioner's Office on issues affecting Data Protection in Revenue.
- Liaise with other Government Departments/Offices on Data Protection matters of mutual interest.
- Ensure that Revenue staff are aware of their responsibilities under the Data Protection Acts and assist in the training of Data Protection Liaison Officers in each Division/Region.
- Liaise with the Data Protection Commissioner's Office for guidance on specific cases and the transfer of personal data abroad.
The Office of the Revenue Commissioners is fully committed to this policy, reflected in the human and administrative resources devoted to it, and will always strive to ensure that the privacy of your personal data is maintained. However, should you have any concerns, or are aware, or suspect that a data security breach has occurred in relation to personal information held by Revenue, please contact:
Data Protection Unit
Ground Floor,
Cross Block,
Dublin Castle,
Dublin 2
Telephone: 01-8589160
Email: dataprotection@revenue.ie
Security and personal information