Hi
We have a job opportunity for Data Privacy Officer with our client for long term contract, please send the resume to sunilg.in@mouritech.com
Position - Data Privacy Officer
Location – Canada
Contract - Remote
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance, Risk, Incident Privacy Management
- Develop and enforce privacy policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant data protection laws and regulations.
- Develop and enhance the organization’s privacy program to address evolving threats and challenges.
- Regularly monitor data processing activities to ensure compliance with relevant privacy laws and internal policies.
- Review RFP’s and contracts to confirm the organization is meeting the data privacy regulatory and laws applicable.
- Ensure the organization adheres to local, national, and international data protection laws, such as CCPA, PIEPEDA, etc.
- Complete periodic audits and assessments to identify areas of non-compliance and recommend corrective actions.
- Conduct and oversee Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) to identify and mitigate privacy risks associated with new or existing processes, products, or services.
- Develop strategies to manage and mitigate risks related to data privacy and protection.
- Assist in the management of data breaches, including detection, response, investigation, documentation, and reporting to regulatory authorities and affected individuals when necessary.
- Maintain detailed records of data breaches and incidents and conduct post-incident analysis to improve response strategies.
- Provide advice and support to various departments and business units on privacy related matters and implications of new projects, initiatives, or techniques.
- Act as a point of contact for privacy-related inquiries from employees, customers, partners, and regulatory authorities.
- Manage and respond to data subject access requests (DSARs), ensuring that requests are handled within legal timeframes.
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Training
- Develop and implement training programs to educate employees about data protection policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Train the company in specific areas in laws and regulations about:
Qualifications:
Experience and Skills
- Strong understanding the legal aspects of data privacy is fundamental for this position
- Must have a thorough understanding with privacy laws and regulations
- Experience working with privacy frameworks and regulations such as CCPA and PIPEDA.
- Several years of experience in data privacy principles, data lifecycle management, and data protection technologies.
- Experience working in a regulatory or compliance role
- Professional certifications such as Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP), Certified Information Privacy Manager (CIPM), and/or Certified Information Privacy Technologies (CIPT) is highly valued
- Proficiency in data mapping tools, data governance platforms, and knowledgeable in cloud environments.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex requirements into actionable solutions