Last updated: 21 July 2026. This notice reflects 1Medical’s internal GDPR & Data Protection Policy (POL 02, approved 06/05/2026, reviewed annually). It is provided for general information and does not constitute legal advice.
Who we are
1Medical, The Masonry Building, 151 Thomas St, Dublin 8, D08 PY5E, Ireland, is committed to protecting the privacy, confidentiality, integrity, and security of all personal information collected, processed, stored, and shared during the course of its business operations. 1Medical complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR), EU GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018, and all applicable privacy and data protection legislation in the jurisdictions in which it operates. If you have any questions about this notice, contact us at info@1medical.ie or +353 (1) 6834110.
Personal information we collect
Depending on your relationship with us, we may collect:
- Contact details;
- Employment history;
- Qualifications and professional registrations;
- Payroll and financial information;
- Right to work documentation;
- Health and occupational screening information;
- Criminal record and vetting information; and
- Client and contractual information.
Sensitive personal information is only collected where necessary and where lawful grounds exist to do so.
How we use your information
Personal information may be used for:
- Recruitment and placement activities;
- Compliance and screening checks;
- Employment administration;
- Payroll and financial processing;
- Client relationship management;
- Regulatory and legal obligations;
- Health and safety requirements; and
- Quality assurance and audit activities.
We will only process information where a lawful basis exists under GDPR.
Data protection principles
1Medical ensures that personal data is processed lawfully, fairly, and transparently; collected for specified and legitimate purposes; limited to information that is necessary and relevant; accurate and kept up to date; retained only for as long as necessary; protected against unauthorised access, loss, or damage; and managed in a way that demonstrates accountability and compliance.
Your rights
You have the right to: access your personal information; request correction of inaccurate data; request deletion of information where appropriate; restrict or object to processing; withdraw consent where processing is based on consent; and lodge a complaint with the relevant supervisory authority. Requests are managed within applicable legislative timeframes. To exercise any of these rights, contact us at info@1medical.ie.
You may lodge a complaint with the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC), 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28, Ireland, www.dataprotection.ie, or with the data protection authority in your own country of residence.
Information security
1Medical implements appropriate technical and organisational measures to protect information from unauthorised access, disclosure, loss, alteration, or destruction, including password-protected systems, controlled user access, secure cloud and database systems, antivirus and cybersecurity protections, regular electronic backups, secure filing and storage systems, and controlled disposal and destruction processes.
Retention of records
Records are retained in accordance with legal, contractual, operational, and regulatory requirements. Standard retention periods include:
- Former employee records: 6 years after last payment;
- Financial records: 7 years;
- Management records: 7 years; and
- Health & safety records: 7 years.
Where records are no longer required, they are securely archived, anonymised, or destroyed. Hard copy records are securely shredded and electronic records permanently deleted where appropriate.
International transfers
Where personal information is transferred outside the UK or EEA (for example in connection with placements in Australia or New Zealand), appropriate safeguards are implemented to ensure compliance with GDPR requirements. Third-party providers engaged by 1Medical must demonstrate appropriate data protection and security standards.
Data breaches
Any actual or suspected data breach is investigated promptly, with appropriate corrective action taken, including notification to regulators or affected individuals where required by law.
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Changes to this notice
This notice is reviewed annually, or earlier where required due to legislative or regulatory changes, operational changes, audit findings, or security incidents. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last updated.
Contact us
1Medical, The Masonry Building, 151 Thomas St, Dublin 8, D08 PY5E, Ireland.
Email: info@1medical.ie
Phone: +353 (1) 6834110