Data Protection

Longford County Council, as a provider of many public services, may be required to process certain types of information, including personal data. This data helps us to better meet the economic, social and cultural needs of our citizens, and adheres to Data Protection Legislation. Find our Privacy Statement, as well as our policies and forms below.

Privacy Policy

Click here to view Longford County Council's Privacy Policy which demonstrates our commitment to the privacy and security of your personal information. As a data controller, we are responsible for processing your personal data in a safe, secure and compliant manner. Our Privacy Policy sets out how we process your personal data, as well as your rights in relation to that data. 

Click above to view our Privacy Policy explained video in English:

Click above to view our Privacy Policy explained video in Irish:

Should you have any questions about your personal data or require a printed version of our Privacy Policy please: 

Click here to contact our Data Protection Department by Email

Click here to contact our Data Protection Department by Post

Alternatively, you can phone 043 334 42 07

Longford County Council's Data Protection Policies

Take a look at Longford County Council's Data Protection Policies below.

Data Protection Policy

Click here to view our Data Protection Policy which outlines how Longford County Council manages our obligations and responsibilities, to ensure personal data is processed in accordance with the Data Protection Legislation. 

Personal Data Breach Policy

Click here to view our Personal Data Breach Policy  which outlines how Longford County Council ensures appropriate technical and organisational arrangements are in place, to fulfil our Data Protection obligations in dealing with personal data breaches or potential personal data breaches.

Representations Policy

Click here to view our Representations Policy which outlines how Longford County Council and Elected Members process personal data in the performance of their official duties.

Data Subjects Rights Policy

Click here to view our Data Subject Rights Policy  which identifies how Longford County Council will facilitate Data Subjects in exercising their rights in relation to the processing of Personal Data by Longford County Council.

National Retention Policy

Click here to view the National Retention Policy which assists Longford County Council in the development of best practice in records management, in order to meet business needs.

Forms

Take a look at Longford County Council's Data Protection Forms below, which will help you if you wish to exercise your Data Protection rights.

Data Subject Request Form

Click here to view our Data Subject Request Form which should be used if you wish exercise any of your rights under Data Protection Legislation.

Third Party Data Subject Request Form

Click here to view the Third Party Data Subject Request Form which should be used if you wish to nominate a trusted third party to act on your behalf when exercising your rights.

Elected Representative Request for release of Special/Sensitive Data Form

Click here to view our Elected Representative Request for Special Category Data Form which outlines how your Elected Representatives process your personal data, when making a representation to Longford County Council on your behalf.