As a Teachta Dála (TD) representing Dublin West in Dáil Éireann, I, Paul Donnelly, am committed to protecting and respecting your privacy. This policy outlines how I collect, use, and safeguard your personal information in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

Data Controller

Paul Donnelly T.D.

Email: vote1donnelly@gmail.com

Personal Data Collection and Use

I collect and process personal data for the following purposes:

1. Constituent Representations: To address your concerns and make representations on your behalf to government bodies, agencies, or other relevant entities.

2. Parliamentary Duties: To fulfill my responsibilities as a TD, including committee work and parliamentary questions.

3. Communication: To keep you informed about my work, policies, and activities in Dublin West.

4. Website Functionality: To improve our website and tailor it to your needs.

5. Internal Record Keeping: For administrative purposes.

Types of Personal Data Collected

• Name

• Contact information (address, email, phone number)

• Demographic information (postcode, preferences, interests)

• Information relevant to your queries or concerns

• Special category data (e.g., health information, political opinions) when necessary and with explicit consent

Legal Basis for Processing

I process your personal data based on one or more of the following legal grounds:

• Public interest and official authority

• Consent (where applicable)

• Legal obligation

• Vital interests (in rare, emergency situations)

Data Retention

I retain personal data only for as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes for which it was collected or as required by law. I review and delete unnecessary data.

Your Rights

Under GDPR, you have the right to:

• Access your personal data

• Rectify inaccurate or incomplete data

• Erase your data (in certain circumstances)

• Restrict processing of your data

• Data portability

• Object to processing based on legitimate interests

• Withdraw consent at any time

• Avoid automated decision-making

To exercise these rights, please contact me at vote1donnelly@gmail.com.

Data Sharing

I may share your personal data with:

• Relevant government departments or agencies to address your concerns

• My staff members who assist in constituency work

• IT service providers (under strict confidentiality agreements)

I will not sell, distribute, or lease your personal information to third parties unless I have your permission or am required by law to do so.

Data Security

I implement appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorised access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Use of Cookies

This website uses cookies to analyse web traffic and improve user experience. You can choose to accept or decline cookies through your browser settings.

Links to Other Websites

This website may contain links to other websites. I am not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. Please review their privacy policies.

Changes to This Policy

I may update this policy periodically. Any significant changes will be communicated to you on this page.

Complaints

If you have concerns about how I handle your personal data, please contact me directly. You also have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (www.dataprotection.ie).

This privacy policy demonstrates my commitment to transparency and compliance with GDPR while carrying out my duties as a public representative for Dublin West.