Data Protection – Frequently Asked Questions
These are some of the most common questions about data protection and the work of the Courts Service Data Protection Unit.
What is data protection?
Data protection is the system of rules and safeguards that ensures your personal data is used lawfully, fairly, and securely. You can read more on the What is GDPR and Data Protection page.
I’m unsure about what something means. What should I do?
If anything is unclear, please contact the Data Protection Unit. The team will assist you as quickly as possible.
As a journalist, who should I contact for media queries?
Media queries should be directed to:
Mr. Gerry Curran
Media Relations Officer
Courts Service
15–24 Phoenix Street North
Smithfield, Dublin 7
Phone: 353 1 888 6469
Where can I find statistics about data protection?
Statistics are published each year in the Courts Service Annual Report.
I want to contact a court office for access to court records. Where can I find contact details?
You can find contact details for all court offices in Ireland.
Contact the Data Protection Unit
For further questions, please see the Data Protection Contact page.
