LibGuides: Academic Integrity: Data Protection

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Data Protection Commission

The Data Protection Commission
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is the national independent authority responsible for upholding the fundamental right of individuals in the EU to have their personal data protected. The DPC is the Irish supervisory authority for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and also has functions and powers related to other important regulatory frameworks including the Irish ePrivacy Regulations (2011) and the EU Directive known as the Law Enforcement Directive.

MU Data Protection Office

MU Data Protection Office
As of 25 May 2018, the GDPR is the primary piece of legislation governing data protection.

Personal Data Retention Schedules

Personal Data Retention Schedules
Under the Data Protection Act 2018 controllers of personal data must ensure that the personal data of individuals is only retained for as long as is necessary and for the purposes for which they were collected.

Know your Data (Data Protection Commission Ireland)

Rights of Individuals under the General Data Protection Regulation

Data Protection Rights
Data protection is a fundamental right set out in Article 8 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, which states;

Everyone has the right to the protection of personal data concerning him or her.
Such data must be processed fairly for specified purposes and on the basis of the consent of the person concerned, or some other legitimate basis laid down by law.
Everyone has the right of access to data which has been collected concerning him or her, and the right to have it rectified.
Compliance with these rules shall be subject to control by an independent authority.

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