Franchise
We collect and process personal data relating to you for the following purposes:
- To allow you register to vote
- To allow you to check your electoral details online
- To allow you to maintain/update your electoral details
- Prepare the Register of Electors
The legal basis for processing your information is provided for in the Electoral Act 1992 (Second Schedule, paragraph 5(3)).
The information you provide may be shared with:
- The 4 Dublin local authorities who share electoral register information for the purposes of preparing the Electoral Register
- Elected Members (Councilors, TDs, MEPs, Senators) and political parties receive a copy of the electoral register
- Court Services for the purpose of Jury Service
- Post offices, Garda Stations, Libraries, County Registrar and the Election Returning Officer receive a copy of the Electoral Register under the Electoral Act 1992.
Your information is retained in a secure database for the purpose of on-going administration, audit and review. Dublin City Council will not keep personal data for any longer than is necessary and/or as required by law.