The right of a data subject to object at any time to the processing of personal data concerning him or her under Article 21 shall not apply to processing carried out -
(a) in the course of electoral activities in the State by -
(i) a political party, or
(ii) a candidate for election to, or a holder of, elective political office in the State,
and
(b) by An Coimisiún Toghcháin in the performance of its functions.