This Privacy Notice aims to provide you (the data subject) with information about the processing of your personal data by the Pyrite Resolution Board (PRB). In order to apply, participate and for the PRB to deliver its services effectively, it will be necessary for the PRB to process some of your personal data. This is information which is capable of being used to identify you as an individual, for example your address or telephone number.
Who we are
The Pyrite Resolution Board was established to procure the remediation of dwellings with damage caused by pyritic heave of hardcore under floor slabs. This remediation is delivered through the Pyrite Remediation Scheme.
Our website gives a brief overview of the Pyrite Remediation Scheme. The full details and terms and conditions are contained in the Pyrite Remediation Scheme document which can be found here.
We are a Data Controller as we have the responsibility for deciding how and why your personal data will be used. Under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), we have obligations which we take seriously that include keeping your data safe, up to date and accurate. We will only use your data for the purpose set out below.
Our Lawful basis
As a Controller we need a lawful basis for processing your personal data. As a state agency we rely on Public Task under Legislation (The Pyrite Resolution Act 2013) for our primary activities. For secondary tasks we rely on Legitimate Interests. These are two of the six lawful bases under Article 6 of the GDPR.
Details of the processing we undertake
We collect personal data about you from forms that you may complete or by interactions you have with us in relation to the Pyrite Resolution Scheme we operate. Some personal data is also collected when you visit our website (https://www.pyriteboard.ie) which provides information on the Scheme and about the Board.
The PRB may gather personal data necessary for the functioning of the Scheme from you directly but also from your interaction with our Data Processor, the Housing Agency who, subject to the direction of the PRB, implement the programme and remediate dwellings included in the Scheme.
As part of your application to and participation within the Scheme, your personal data that is held by the PRB may be shared with building contractors, consultant engineers and other agents acting on our behalf under contract in delivering the remediation services. Only the minimum personal data necessary will be shared.
Our activities as a state agency are subject to scrutiny and therefore your data may also be part of an audit by internal and external auditors. Statistical data about the Scheme may be shared with the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government. Where requested, we may share data with elected representatives where they are acting on your behalf.
In delivering the Scheme the PRB or the Housing Agency may engage the services of data processors, such as specialist IT companies, but only under contract where they are obliged also to take appropriate care of your data.
Personal data provided for the purposes of participating in the Scheme is stored and processed on a database currently hosted in the UK. Email and backup data is hosted on backup servers within the European Economic Area (EEA).