Data Privacy Specialist

Corporation Service Company; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading data governance firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Data Privacy Specialist to ensure compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR. The role involves developing and implementing data privacy policies, conducting assessments, and providing training. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in data privacy and possesses a relevant degree along with certification. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven Data Privacy and Protection experience desired.
• Strong analytical or problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate proficiency with PC-based software and database management systems required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the organization's compliance with data privacy laws such as GDPR.
• Manage and maintain data privacy policies and procedures.
• Conduct Privacy Impact Assessments for new projects.
• Maintain the Record of Processing Activities in line with regulations.
• Collaborate on and deliver privacy training programs.
• Support procedures for responding to data privacy incidents.

Skills

Data Privacy Compliance

Policy Development

Privacy Impact Assessments

Data Mapping

Privacy Training and Awareness

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree preferred

Privacy certification (CIPM, CIPP/E)

Tools

Excel

Access

Visio

PowerPoint

Job description

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We are currently seeking a Data Privacy Specialist to join the CSC Enterprise Data Governance and Privacy team. As a Data Privacy Specialist, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the protection and compliance of personal data within our organization. You will be responsible for supporting the Global Data Privacy and Protection Office with developing, implementing, and maintaining data privacy policies and procedures to safeguard our data assets and ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Privacy Compliance: Work within the team to ensure the organization's compliance with data privacy laws, regulations, and standards such as GDPR, CCPA and LGPD, through the following areas of responsibilities:
• Policy Development: Manage and maintain data privacy policies, procedures, and any other guidelines to ensure operational compliance with the same;
• Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs): Conduct PIAs to identify and assess the potential privacy risks associated with new projects, systems, or processes, and recommend mitigation strategies;
• Record of Processing Activities (ROPAs): Maintain the Record of Processing Activities in accordance with regulatory requirements. Ensure ROPAs are updated regularly to reflect changes in data processing activities within the organization;
• Data Mapping and Inventory: Maintain an inventory of data assets, including personal and sensitive data, and ensure appropriate data mapping to understand data flows and identify privacy risks;
• Privacy Training and Awareness: Collaborate on and deliver privacy training programs and awareness campaigns to educate employees about data privacy best practices and their responsibilities;
• Personal Data Incident/Breach Tracking: Support on relevant procedures for responding to data privacy incidents, including breach notification requirements, and coordinate incident response efforts as needed; and
• Projects: Lead or represent Data Governance and Privacy as needed for project work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as Information Technology, Law, or Business Administration., Masters preferred.
• Privacy certification preferred (., CIPM, CIPP/E)
• 3+ years’ proven Data Privacy and Protection experience desired.Operational Data Privacy experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Data Privacy and Protection regulations (., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA) required.
• Strong analytical or problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to drive tasks to completion.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Intermediate level of proficiency with PC based software programs and automated database management systems required (Excel, Access, Visio, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated process improvement, workflow, benchmarking and / or evaluation of business processes.