Data Protection Notice for Students
Our privacy notice for students, explains how Technological University Dublin (TU Dublin) collects, stores, uses, and shares your personal data. It also explains your rights in relation to the personal data we hold. TU Dublin is the Data Controller of your personal data and is subject to the Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulation 2016/679.
When students register with the Disability Support Services, an electronic record of your engagement with us is held securely in accordance with the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018. All information provided to the Disability Service is regarded as 'sensitive personal data'. We will only ask for and retain information that is necessary and keep it as accurate and up to date as possible. We will explain the need for any information we ask for if you are not sure why it is needed.
As a student, past student, or prospective student at our university, some of your personal data will be processed by us. The data held by the University is collected from a range of sources including the CAO, previous education providers, and directly from yourself during the application and registration process. During your studies, additional information is added to your record. The University may share information between different internal departments for operational reasons as is necessary and proportionate for the purposes intended. Your information may be used for statistical and monitoring purposes but without your identity being revealed.
View further information on the University’s Data Protection Policies and Procedures.
Further information on your rights as a Data Subject: Data Protection Commission.
View the full Data Protection Notice for Students.
Technological University Dublin - city campus recognises the benefits that pet ownership can bring and also the crucial functions carried out by highly trained Service Dogs. The University welcomes the presence of responsible pet owners and their pets on University Grounds and is committed to accommodating the needs of Service Dog users. In return, the University asks that all animal owners take steps to ensure that their animals do not pose a risk to any persons, do not constitute a nuisance and are kept under control at all times.
Service Dog
A Service Dog is a highly trained dog that has been specifically trained to assist a person with a disability.
For an animal to be recognised as a Service Dog it must be fully trained and registered with one of the following or an international equivalent:
- Irish Guide Dogs for The Blind
- Dogs for The Disabled (Cork)
- Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland
- Canine Partners (UK)
- Dog A.I.D. (UK)
- Guide Dogs UK
- Hearing Dogs for Deaf People (UK)
- Medical Detection Dogs (UK)
- Support Dogs (UK)
- International Guide Dog Federation
The University will have the final decision as to whether an animal is a Service Dog or not.
Emotional Support Animals
We do not accept Emotional Support Animals / Comfort Animals on campus.
Definition: this animal is used by a person to provide comfort or emotional support, but which does not meet the criteria to be classified as a Service Dog. The terms ‘emotional support animal’ and ‘comfort’ animal are not recognised under current Irish legislation.