An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna (SOLAS) (Register of Users)
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Last Updated August 2019
Does your Office use the PPS Number at present?
Yes, SOLAS use PPS Numbers
For what purposes(s)
For SOLAS Client Services System (CSS) as a unique identifier in the administration of the following programmes eCollege, Momentum, Apprenticeships, Programme & Learning Support Services (PLSS), Construction Services (Safepass, CSCS & QSCS), Results Capture & Certification Requests System (RCCRS) and European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF).
PPS Number is used for normal SOLAS payroll and pension purposes including PAYE., USC, PRSI and superannuation payments
For Human Resource Management, used as an identifier for recruited staff members and for recouping money from the Department of Social Protection in relation to sick leave/maternity benefit
As a unique identifier when SOLAS is named in liability claims and claims to the Employment Appeals Tribunal.
As a unique identifier in the administration of complaints made by course participants to SOLAS
Ex- SOLAS IT systems continue to be hosted by SOLAS on behalf of the Department of Social Protection.
Does your Office exchange the PPS Number with any external body? If so please name the relevant bodies and state the purpose(s) of the exchange.
Department of Social Protection (DSP)
Education & Training Boards (ETBs)
Liability claims
Dept of Education & Skills, used as the unique identifier for
What future plans has your Office for the use of the PPS Number?
The PPSN of students enrolled for the Post-Leaving Certificate (PLC) may be shared with SOLAS in future years as responsibility for elements of this programme moves from the Department of Education & Skills to SOLAS.
Student PPS numbers will be shared with Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) to facilitate the administration of student grants.
There is a duty to ensure compliance with the principles of processing personal data which are set out in Article 5(1) and 5(2) of the GDPR. These principles are summarised as follows:
Have you measures in place to ensure that the Public Service Identity data you hold/collect whether in electronic or written format is in line with the GDPR Principles described above?
SOLAS can confirm it complies with Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018 and the General Data Protection Regulations (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR). SOLAS has procedures to ensure personal data is kept secure. Measures such as physical security and restricted access in the case of physical records and firewalls, user access controls, passwords, encryption and other appropriate technologies in relation to electronic records.