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UMT GDPR and Data Group

The GDPR and Data Group (GDPR&D Group) is established to provide oversight and high-level support for data privacy and implementation of GDPR at the university. The GDPR&D Group is to enable organization wide privacy initiatives and make recommendations to and facilitate support from the University Management Team (UMT) for all matters relating to translating good governance of personal data and privacy.

Committee support: (opens in a new window)claire.mccambridge@ucd.ie (UCD Legal)

UMT GDPR&D Meeting Schedule 2025/26

 Meeting Date
Monday, 15 September 2025, 12-1pm
Monday, 20 October 2026, 12-1pm
Monday, 01 December 2026, 12-1pm
Monday, 12 January 2026, 12-1pm
Monday, 23 February 2026, 12-1pm
Monday, 30 March 2026, 12-1pm
Monday, 11 May 2026, 12-1pm
Monday, 15 June 2026, 12-1pm

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Terms of Reference 

  • To oversee and provide guidance and direction to the UMT for the achievement of GDPR compliance in UCD.
  • To oversee and support the data privacy agenda in UCD.
  • To provide a forum for the DPO to consult on all data protection matters.
  • To support the DPO to undertake the role as required by law;
  • To act as a channel from the DPO to report to the UMT on the work of the Group and the progress of GDPR&D in UCD and to communicate developments in national and European data protection legislation and policy to the UMT;
  • To make recommendations to the UMT on best practice in implementing GDPR in the University and suggest measures to prevent any gaps/oversights/deficits in the area;
  • To consider and respond to issues referred to the Group by the UMT.

UMT GDPR and Data Steering Group Terms of Reference

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