Category Archives: Our Commitments

Data Privacy Notice for the TravelWise Application

Information specific to the personal data being collected The following data is specific information in relation to the personal data processed under the TravelWise Application 1. Specified purpose: The personal data is being collected/processed for the purpose of providing travel advice updates for those subscribing to the application. 2. Lawful basis: Consular Directorate’s legal basis […]

Data Privacy Notice for the Simon Cumbers Media Fund

The following data is specific information in relation to the personal data processed for the Simon Cumbers Media Fund. 1.       Specified purpose: DHR Communications administers the Simon Cumbers Media Fund on behalf of Irish Aid at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. 2.       Lawful basis: The Ministers and Secretaries Act 2011 3.       Recipients:  DHR Communications – Fluid […]

Data Privacy Notice for the Passport Service

The following data is specific information in relation to the personal data processed for the purpose of assessing passport applications. Specified purpose: The personal data is being collected/processed for the purpose of verifying the identity and Irish citizenship of the applicant, and issuing passports in line with the Passports Act 2008. Lawful basis: The Department’s […]

Data Privacy Notice for the purpose of assessing entitlement to a Certificat de Coutume/Nulla Osta for Marriage Abroad and the issuing of Certificates

Information specific to the personal data being collected The following data is specific information in relation to the personal data processed for the purpose of assessing entitlement to a Certificat de Coutume/Nulla Osta for Marriage Abroad and the issuing of Certificates in that regard 1. Specified purpose: The purpose is for assessing an applicant’s freedom […]

Privacy Notice – Grants Management System (GMS)

The Department issues numerous grants to multiple organisations across a wide range of sectors.  The Department identified the need to transform the grants process to an online application for an improved customer experience and to further enhance the Departments public services The personal data is being collected/processed for the purpose of assessing and managing grant […]

Data Privacy Notice for the recognition of a new gender for the purpose of Foreign Birth Registration

Information specific to the personal data being collected The following data is specific information in relation to the personal data processed for the recognition of a new gender for the purpose of Foreign Birth Registration 1. Specified purpose: The personal data is being collected/processed for the purpose of maintaining a record of the applicants whose […]

Data Privacy Notice for Foreign Births Registration

Information specific to the personal data being collected The following data is specific information in relation to the personal data processed for Foreign Births Registration. 1. Specified purpose: To verify the identity of the applicant and their entitlement to Irish citizenship by descent. 2. Lawful basis: Sections 7 and 27 of the Irish nationality and […]

Data Privacy Notice for the International Election Observation Roster

This Notice concerns the personal information of members of the International Election Observation Roster (the roster) and also the personal information of people who apply to join the roster. The current roster was formed in 2019 and is due to last until the end of 2023. The Department does not plan to launch the next applications […]

Data Privacy Notice for Citizens Registration

Information specific to the personal data being collected The following data is specific information in relation to the personal data processed under the Citizens Registration facility The personal data is being collected/processed for the purpose of allowing the Department to contact Registered Citizens in the event of a Consular Crisis in their area of travel. […]

Data Privacy Notice for Accredition Solutions

Information specific to the personal data being collected The following data is specific information in relation to the personal data processed for vetting and accreditation of events organised by the Department of Foreign Affairs. 1.       Specified purpose: The data collected through this application portal is used exclusively for the purpose of performing security vetting and […]