1. Introduction
Gael Linn is committed to protecting the personal data of all participants, staff, teachers, parents and stakeholders involved in its activities. The organisation fully complies with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and relevant national legislation.
2. Scope
This policy applies to all personal data collected, stored, processed or shared in the context of:
- Course registrations (online, in-person, Gaeltacht)
- Communication with parents and children
- Staff and contractors
- Photography and videography
3. Data Protection Principles
- Lawfulness and Transparency: Data is collected fairly and openly.
- Purpose Limitation: Data is collected for specific, legitimate purposes.
- Data Minimisation: Only necessary data is collected.
- Accuracy: Data is kept up to date.
- Secure Storage: Data is stored securely and retained only as long as necessary.
- Accountability: Gael Linn is responsible for ensuring compliance.
4. Consent and Minors
- Explicit consent from a parent or guardian is required before collecting personal data from children under 18.
- Consent forms are provided in a clear and age-appropriate format.
- Parents have the right to access, amend or delete their child’s data as needed.
5. Data Subject Rights
All individuals have rights regarding their personal data:
- Right of access
- Right to rectification
- Right to erasure
- Right to restrict processing
- Right to object
- Right to data portability
6. Data Breaches
In the event of a data breach, the Data Protection Commissioner will be notified within 72 hours, and affected individuals will be informed where appropriate.