About the Role
This role is focused on ensuring compliance with data privacy laws and regulations, protecting customer data through effective strategies and policies, conducting risk assessments, and analyzing data breaches. The position requires applying evolving technologies and legal frameworks to safeguard sensitive customer data, including health records, personal information, and internal employee records.
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Accountabilities
- Implement data protection strategies in compliance with department directions and execute set strategies for maintaining data integrity and confidentiality.
- Address data privacy inquiries, incidents, and breaches to respond effectively to data privacy concerns, minimizing impacts and ensuring proper protocol.
- Enhance legal compliance and align data handling with privacy laws to safeguard the organization from legal and reputational risks.
- Regularly update Data Privacy Policies to keep them current with evolving laws and business needs.
- Safeguard sensitive data in compliance with data protection strategies to prevent breaches and unauthorized access.
- Participate in risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential vulnerabilities through regular documentation.
- Manage incident tracking and reporting, addressing data privacy breaches and incidents promptly to minimize impact.
- Provide a central, updated resource for data privacy information within the organization, continuously ensuring it is current for reference on data privacy policies and regulations.
Work Environment
- Indoors: 100%
- Outdoors: 0% (Multiple sites)
- Working Days: 5 Working Days
- Days Off: 2 Days Off
- Working Hours: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM (1 hour break)
Job Requirements
- Education: A bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Law, or a related field.
- Experience: 3+ years of experience in data privacy, data protection, or a related area in the IT sector.
- Computer Skills:
- Database management systems like SQL, Oracle, or similar
- Data analysis tools like Excel, SAS, R, or Python
- Knowledge of encryption technologies and tools
- Understanding of compliance software that helps in adhering to data privacy laws and regulations, such as GDPR, HIPAA, etc.
- Languages:
