Develop and implement the System Data Protection Policy, create ‘best practice’ guidance for data processors and detailed guides on data protection policies to be followed by the Contractor organisation team;
Provide advice and instructions on how to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs);
Monitor data management procedures and compliance within the Contractor organisation;
Participate in meetings with managers to ensure privacy by design at all levels;
Maintain records of processing operations; Process and respond to all requests for information, correction, or erasure by data subjects;
Ensure all queries from data subjects are addressed within legal timeframes (e.g. delete their information from relevant databases);
Liaise with contractors of other systems that process data originating from or feeding to the System;
Perform audits and determine whether procedures need to be altered to comply with regulations;
Offer consultation on how to deal with privacy breaches;
Follow up with changes in law and issue recommendations to ensure compliance;
Train and advise staff on the provisions of the Data Protection Act and GDPR compliance requirements; and
Identify and monitor the data processors whilst at work, ensuring that they deal with data in a manner consistent with the key data protection principles.
Qualifications
Bachelor degree and minimum 6 years of professional experience as Data Protection Officer
In-depth understanding and knowledge of GDPR and national data protection laws;
Experience in data protection and legal compliance;
Knowledge of data processing operations in the company’s sector is preferable;
Familiarity with computer security systems;
Ability to handle confidential information;
Ethical, with the ability to remain impartial and report all non-compliances;
Organisational skills with attention to detail;
Capacity in writing and presenting documents;
Excellent communication skills; and
Experience and willingness of working in an international/multicultural environment
