Birth information and tracing : privacy statement

Abstract

The Adoption Authority of Ireland ("we", "us", or "our") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Statement tells you about your privacy rights and sets out how we, as a data controller, collect and process your personal data for the purposes of operating the Contact Preference Register (the "CPR") and for the purposes of processing applications made in respect of access to birth information and/or tracing services. For information on how your personal data is processed by us in the context of our other services or functions, please see the Privacy Statement on our aaa.gov.ie website. This Privacy Statement applies to individuals who make an application to put their details on the CPR. It describes how individuals whose details are placed on the CPR by others are used and processed by the Adoption Authority when carrying out its functions in relation to the CPR. This Privacy Statement also applies to individuals who wish to make an application for information such as birth information, and tracing service applications made through Child and Family Agency (‘Tusla’). We are very aware of the importance and sensitivity of the personal data that you share with us. We will only collect and use your personal data in ways that are described here, and in a way that is consistent with our obligations and your rights under law.