Who we share your data with

There are certain circumstances in which the IBTS may share your data with another company or organisation as follows:  

Mandatory reporting  

The IBTS is legally obliged to report to other health and government bodies in certain cases. In the case of a confirmed positive test for HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis E or Syphilis we are legally bound to inform the Public Health Service of your name, address and the results of your blood tests.   The IBTS is legally obliged to provide donor information to the State Claims Agency as our insurer, in the case of any incident which relates to donor safety that could result in a legal action being taken.  

Plasma Fractionation

The IBTS send plasma from whole blood donations to a plasma fractionator in Europe to make products that can be transfused to patients in Ireland and Europe.  Every time plasma is sent, the IBTS will securely send the donor's identification number, donation number and the results of their blood tests, by electronic file using encryption, to the plasma fractionator.  This personal data is processed by the plasma fractionator as part of the fractionation process in order to meet European legal requirements for the quality and safety of blood components.  Visit the fractionator's website to learn more about how your personal data is stored and used by the plasma fractionator.

Third Parties  

The IBTS uses the services of third parties in some instances to provide a service or complete a task on its behalf. The IBTS shares some donor information with these third parties as follows:  

Samples - the IBTS stores an ‘archive’ sample from each of your blood donations; these samples are frozen and stored in a facility in the UK. The samples are labelled with your donation number.  

Where the IBTS shares your data for the purposes of performing any of these services, it has agreements in place with the third parties to ensure that your information is safely and securely managed. 

With your consent

Where applicable, the IBTS may share your donation and associated medical records with your GP, hospital consultant, other healthcare professional, other blood transfusion service, or legal representative with your explicit consent.