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Welcome to the South East Technological University (SETU) Data Protection Hub. 

This section offers valuable information and support for SETU staff, students, and researchers regarding data protection.

As part of SETU’s operations, staff handle significant amounts of personal data across various groups, including students, employees, third parties, and the public. This data management spans a wide range of activities, from processing student information throughout their academic journey—from application to graduation—to managing CCTV footage and conducting financial transactions with commercial customers, among other activities.

Privacy Notice

Our privacy notices outline how SETU manages your personal and sensitive data, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations and safeguarding your information.
 

General Privacy Notice PDF 70.794 KB
Student Privacy Notice PDF 369.822 KB
Staff Data Privacy Notice PDF 275.844 KB

HEA Data Collection Notice

Student Data Collection Notice PDF 8.862 KB
HEA Data Collection Notice PDF 247.664 KB

Data Protection Tools & Resources

Data Breach Reporting Form PDF 213.745 KB
Data Protection Impact Assessment PDF 261.953 KB

SETU Data Protection Procedures

Data Protection Procedures PDF 842.002 KB

SETU Data Inventory & Records Retention

Data Retention Policy PDF 374.896 KB
Data Inventory & Records Retention Schedule

GDPR Training For SETU Staff

GDPR Training Modules - SETU Staff External Link

Subject Access Request (SAR)

Subject Access Request Form External Link

SETU Data Protection Office

The Data Protection Office at SETU supports the university and its staff in adhering to data protection legislation. For data access requests or specific queries and concerns, please contact:

Paula Butler
Data Protection Officer
E:  [email protected]

Office of the Data Commissioner

You have the right to raise a complaint with the Data Commissioner’s Office regarding your rights under the data protection legislation by contacting:

t +353 57 8684800/+353 (0)761 104 800 Lo Call: 1890 252 231 e [email protected]

Data Protection Commissioner
Canal House
Station Road
Portarlington
Co Laois 
R32 AP23