Useful links

• The Government Department responsible for Freedom of Information (FOI) legislation is the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform. Information about the legislation and FOI in general is available on the Department’s website.

• The Department of Public Expenditure and Reform also has a dedicated FOI unit, which provides guidance, manuals and advice regarding FOI. Browse the department's dedicated Freedom of Information website for more information on FOI.

• The Office of the Information Commissioner (OIC) reviews, by request, decisions made by public bodies in relation to the FOI Act. Further details on this office can be found on the OIC website.

The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is responsible for the governance of the General Data Protection Regulations (GDPR). Browse the DPC website for more information on accessing your personal information. For more information on GDPR in general, browse gdprandyou.ie, a website established by the DPC to help individuals and organisations navigate the new regulations.

Here are some useful links to help you with understanding your rights on GDPR.

• European Commission - Rules for the protection of personal data inside and outside the EU

• Houses of the Oireachtas - Data Protection Act 2018

• Data Protection Commission - General Data Protection Regulation

• Data Protection Commission - Get aware, and get prepared

• Data Protection Commission - Make an Access Request