#  Ireland 

 



##  Facilitating Data Privacy Compliance through a European Entity 

 Ireland 

Our Irish entity serves as Harvard University’s European Union (EU) representative for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).



 

 

 

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##  Enabling Harvard's Data Security and Privacy Compliance 

Established in 2020, Harvard Global Research Support Centre Ireland DAC (HG Ireland) serves as Harvard University’s authorized representative in the EU to maintain compliance with GDPR. GDPR requires legal representation in the EU for organizations that collect and use data within the scope of the regulation. The regulation applies to Harvard’s European Economic Area (EEA)-based affiliates, offices, and operations, as well as Harvard’s activities outside the EEA that impact the personal data of individuals located in the EEA.

### Harvard Global Services in Ireland

Currently, GDPR representation is the only service our Irish entity provides to Harvard University. We’re exploring other opportunities in Ireland and the EU to support Harvard’s activities and research in region.



 

##  Current Project We Support in Ireland 

 



 Managing Data Security and Privacy Compliance 

## Managing Data Security and Privacy Compliance

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Our entity in Ireland serves as Harvard University’s representative in the European Union (EU) to maintain compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

### Protecting Data and Enabling Compliance for Information Processing

Harvard University recognizes the importance of upholding regulations, guidelines, and best practices regarding individuals’ privacy rights and how their personal data is handled. HG Ireland serves as the University’s representative in the EU and enables Harvard to maintain compliance with GDPR. GDPR applies to Harvard’s European Economic Area-based affiliates, offices, and operations, as well as Harvard’s activities outside the EEA that impact the personal data of individuals located in the EEA.

If you’re located in a country outside of the US that has enacted a personal data protection law entitling you to make a data deletion request or other data subject rights request under GDPR, complete the [**GDPR Data Subjects Rights Request Form**](https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6PhftGW0tLHvNH0).

 

 

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##  Get Your Questions Answered 

Reach out to the applicable contact below for questions about the Irish entity and data privacy matters.



 

 



 [ draftsHG Ireland: Kaelan Kennedy, Senior International Program Consultant](mailto:kaelan_kennedy@harvard.edu) [Privacy matters: Harvard University GDPR Representative chevron\_right](https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4JHtRA8wrzI4pZs) 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 See also:- [ Office Administration & Operations ](/service-offered/office-administration-operations)
- [ Europe & CIS ](/region/europe-cis)
- [ Current Entity ](/status/current-entity)