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Form C: Cookie Policy
The WRC Form C is a Cookie Policy document for Irish organizations. It outlines how an organization handles cookie usage on its digital platforms and websites.
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Form Overview
Workplace Relations Commission - Form C: Cookie Policy
The WRC Form C is a Cookie Policy document for Irish organizations. It outlines how an organization handles cookie usage on its digital platforms and websites.
Risk Radar
Scan points- 1Many organizations incorrectly classify essential cookies as non-essential.
- 2Incomplete cookie disclosure
- 3Misclassification of cookie types
- 4Outdated information after website updates
- 5Failure to obtain proper consent mechanisms
Plain English
This form helps organizations tell visitors about the cookies they use on their websites. It's part of being transparent with users about how their data is collected and used online.
Submission Date
- Filing date: Form C should be submitted before website launch or within 14 days of implementing significant cookie changes.
- Preparation window: collect IDs, supporting records, and signatures in advance.
- Final review: verify names, dates, and required fields before submission.
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What this form is for
- Use when launching a new website with cookies
- Required when adding new cookie types to existing sites
- Mandatory for e-commerce platforms in Ireland
- Needed when changing cookie consent mechanisms
- Required for public sector websites
Form selector
Use this form or another form?
Simple informational website
Less detailed disclosure
✓ Check if you only use essential cookies
E-commerce platform with payment processing
Detailed cookie disclosure required
✓ Verify payment-related cookies are properly categorized
Form C + Data Protection Impact Assessment
Healthcare website with patient data
Special handling for health-related data
✓ Ensure HIPAA compliance if applicable
Government website
Additional accessibility requirements
✓ Check for specific government cookie policies
Website targeting children under 13
Enhanced consent requirements
✓ Verify age verification mechanisms
Deadline or filing window
Form C should be submitted before website launch or within 14 days of implementing significant cookie changes.
Before you submit
- 1Verify all cookie types are accurately identified
- 2Confirm proper categorization of each cookie
- 3Check consent mechanisms are in place
- 4Ensure expiration dates are current
- 5Review third-party cookie disclosures
- 6Validate contact information is correct
- 7Confirm signature is included if submitting by post
How to file this form
- 1Gather information about all cookies used on your website
- 2Categorize each cookie by type and purpose
- 3Complete the form sections with accurate details
- 4Review for completeness and accuracy
- 5Submit through the WRC online portal or by post
- 6Keep a copy of the submitted form for your records
Known limitations
- 1Does not cover data breach reporting procedures
- 2Not a substitute for full data protection compliance
- 3Does not address international data transfers
- 4Limited guidance on cookieless tracking technologies
Field map
Compact field-by-field guide
Complainant
1 items
Your name, address and contact details.
Employer
1 items
The employing entity as it appears on your contract or payslip, not a trading name.
Employment
1 items
When the employment started and ended, and what you did.
Complaint
2 items
The employment right or Act the complaint is brought under.
The events and their dates — these show the complaint is within the time limit.
Evidence
1 items
Contracts, payslips and correspondence that back up the complaint.
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Fillable formOpen in Editor->The current version of Form C was updated in 2023 to align with new EU cookie guidelines.
What changed or needs a fresh check
- Updated cookie categories to match EU guidelines
- Added requirements for cookie banners
- Enhanced sections on third-party cookies
- Included new expiration date fields
- Added compliance checklist section
Quick Facts
Downloads & source
Sources
- SRCForm C issued by Workplace Relations Commission
- SRCCookie policy requirements aligned with EU ePrivacy Directive
- SRCSubmission process through WRC online portal
- SRCCurrent version updated in 2023
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: specific submission deadlines
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: detailed categorization requirements
- SRCNot confirmed in official source: exact penalties for non-compliance
Common confusion points
Difference between essential and non-essential cookies
Proper categorization of analytics cookies
Requirements for third-party cookie disclosure
How often to update the form
Consent mechanism implementation
Cookie banner design requirements
Expiration date documentation
Relationship with GDPR compliance
Source transparency
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