Data Protection

Data Protection is all about protecting the fundamental rights of living persons, specifically the right to the protection of one's personal data. Teagasc is committed to upholding Irish and European Union Data Protection laws.

Data Protection Principles

Personal data shall be:

processed lawfully, fairly and transparently
collected for specified, explicit and legitimate purposes and not further processed (scientific research exception)
adequate, relevant and limited to what is necessary
accurate and kept up to date (erased/rectified without delay)
kept in a form which permits identification of data subjects for no longer than is necessary
processed in a manner that ensures appropriate security of the personal data

The controller shall be responsible for, and be able to demonstrate compliance.