We are happy you chose to join RTÉ's live broadcast of the final event of Rose of Tralee. RTÉ is committed to protecting your privacy and following data protection laws.
This notice explains how we collect, use, and protect your personal data when you engage with our live broadcast via WhatsApp.Eligibility: You must be 18 years or older to participate.
By sending a message, you confirm you meet this age requirement.Information We Collect: When you send a message to our WhatsApp number, we may collect:
Your WhatsApp display name
Your phone number (not shown publicly)
Your display picture (not shown publicly)
The content of your message
Your location
Your views/opinions or any biographical information you share
We may also process special category data, such as health information, religious or philosophical beliefs, political opinions, and sexual orientation, if you choose to share it and it is relevant to the broadcast.
How We Use Your Information:
We may use your personal data to:
Display your message during the live program
Read your message aloud on-airContact you for clarification or editorial purposes
Keep your message as part of the broadcast in our archives
Legal Basis for Processing: RTÉ is the data controller of the information we receive through your engagement with our WhatsApp channel. We process your personal data primarily to perform a task in the public interest, in line with our statutory objectives under the Broadcasting Act. We may also process your data to comply with legal obligations.
Sharing Your Data:
We may share your personal data with:
Trusted service providers who support our broadcast operations
Regulatory authorities, where required by lawOther departments within RTÉ for editorial or journalistic purposes
Data Retention:
Unless otherwise specified:
WhatsApp messages will be kept for up to four weeks after the broadcast date. Personal data featured in the broadcast will be kept and archived indefinitely. Messages used for competitions or editorial reuse may be kept longer.
Your Rights:
Under data protection law, you have the right to:
Access your personal data held by RTÉ
Correct any inaccurate or incomplete personal data
Request deletion of your personal data, subject to limitations and exceptions
Object to or restrict processing in certain circumstances
Request data portability in certain circumstances
To exercise these rights, please contact us using the details below.
RTÉ Contact: For more information about the processing of your personal data by RTÉ and your data subject rights, you may access our Privacy Policy at www.rte.ie/privacy. If you have questions about this Privacy Notice or wish to exercise your rights, you may contact RTÉ Data Protection office at dpo@rte.ie. If you are not satisfied with our response, you have the right to lodge a complaint with the Data Protection Commission (DPC) in Ireland.Updates to This Notice: We will revise this privacy notice if there are significant changes to how we use your personal data.
