Privacy Officer

FRS Recruitment

Galway

Our client is seeking a skills Privacy Officer to join their team on a permanent basis in the Galway Head office. You will be the main point of contact for GDPR across all levels within the company. Responsibilities: Provide advice and guidance to the Company on Data Protection; Work closely with the legal and IT teams to ensure GDPR compliance throughout the business, liaising with all key stakeholders, both internal and external; Draft, review, approve and update policies, procedures, privacy notices and other documentation in line with leading practices; Monitor and audit compliance with GDPR and Company policy; Create and facilitate training workshops on data protection; Deal with all Subject Access/ Erasure Requests for the Company from all internal and external parties; Manage relationships with 3rd party service providers to ensure their compliance as Data Processors for the Company; Work with Privacy Officer counterparts in group companies to ensure a joined-up approach to data privacy across the group; Monitor e-Privacy Regulation developments and advise on and implement any necessary changes to Company practices and procedures arising from this Regulation. Essential Requirements. Honours Degree or Masters in Law or equivalent/related field. In-depth understanding of the General Data Protection Regulation. Excellent communication and influencing skills. Good understanding of IT and data security. Desirable Elements. Data Protection qualification and experience. Experience in a retail environment. Experience operating in a Compliance or Legal position. If you hold an honors degree or masters in Law and you have an in-depth understanding of GDPR and all it encompasses - please apply with your most recent CV to Bernadette Sisson for immediate consideration. This job originally appeared on RecruitIreland.com.

1996 days ago