GDPR Data Protection Officer

Job Brief

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Job Description

• ● Act as point of contact with EU residents, supervisory authorities and internal teams
• ● Identify and evaluate the company’s data processing activities
• ● Provide advice and instructions on how to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
• ● Monitor data management procedures and compliance within the company
• ● Participate in meetings with managers to ensure privacy by design at all levels
• ● Maintain records of processing operations
• ● Ensure we address all queries from data subjects within legal timeframes (e.g. delete their information from our databases)
• ● Liaise with other organisations that process data on our behalf
• ● Write and update detailed guides on data protection policies
• ● Perform audits and determine whether we need to alter our procedures to comply with regulations
• ● Offer consultation on how to deal with privacy breaches
• ● Arrange for training on GDPR compliance for employees
• ● Follow up with changes in law and issue recommendations to ensure compliance

Job Requirements

• ● Experience in data protection and legal compliance
• ● Work experience in data protection and legal compliance is a plus
• ● Solid knowledge of GDPR and national data protection laws
• ● Knowledge of data processing operations in the company’s sector is preferrable
• ● Familiarity with computer security systems
• ● Ability to handle confidential information
• ● Ethical, with the ability to remain impartial and report all noncompliances
• ● Organizational skills with attention to detail