Data Protection Officer
Data Protection Officer
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Job Description
Data protection officers ensure that the processing of personal data in an organisation is compliant with data protection standards and with the obligations set out in the applicable legislation such as GDPR. They elaborate and implement the organisation policy related to data protection, are responsible for data protection impact assessments and handle complaints and requests from third parties and regulatory agencies. Data protection officers lead investigations into potential data breaches, conduct internal audits and act as point of contact within the organisation on any matters related to the processing of personal data. Data protection officers may develop training programmes and provide training to other employees on data protection procedures..
Top 13 specific things you need to know
As a Data Protection Officer, you will need to master following:
- GDPR
- ICT security legislation
- apply information security policies
- data protection
- develop information security strategy
- develop training programmes
- ensure information privacy
- information confidentiality
- information governance compliance
- information security strategy
- internal risk management policy
- manage data for legal matters
- respect data protection principles
Top 14 general things you need to know
More generally, a data protection officer is also versed in:
- advise on government policy compliance
- define organisational standards
- develop organisational policies
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- identify legal requirements
- internal auditing
- legal research
- legal terminology
- monitor legislation developments
- protect personal data and privacy
- provide legal advice
- respond to enquiries
- train employees
- use consulting techniques
Other things it helps to know to be an excellent data protection officer
It also helps to know the following:
- address identified risks
- estimate impact of risks
- manage keys for data protection
- analyse legal enforceability
- apply system organisational policies
- assist with litigation matters
- conduct impact evaluation of ICT processes on business
- document project progress
- legal case management
- maintain internal communication systems
- perform data cleansing
- perform project management
- risk management
- support managers
- write work-related reports
Top employers for this job
Data Protection Officer (0-2 Yrs Exp.)
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Prereqs Technology Pvt.Ltd
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California
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$250 - $800 / month
- Keywords :
- Ui designer,
- developer
