Data Protection & Privacy Policy

ARCOIreland’s Data Protection and Privacy Policy was promulgated in July 2018 and was modified in March and June 2021.  The purpose of the Policy is to protect the rights, privacy and personal information of individuals in accordance with the Data Protection Acts, 1988 – 2003, and the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GPDR) which became effective from 25th of May 2018.

In addition to routine governance, the Association’s Data Protection and Privacy Policy also covers ARCOIreland’s website, emails and texting service.

All personal information voluntarily provided by members to ARCOIreland will be treated with the highest standards of security and confidentiality.

ARCOIreland collects and or uses personal information for the following purposes:

  • Membership of the Association,
  • Governance of the Association, and
  • Communications to the Association’s membership.