Compliance & Data Protection Officer needed at Kimberly Ryan

Job Description

• Ensure compliance with data protection laws and regulations. & Monitor internal compliance with data protection policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement data protection policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular audits and assessments to identify and mitigate risks.
• Provide training to staff on data protection responsibilities and best practices.
• Raise awareness of data protection issues within the organization, provide training on compliance policies and procedures and promote a culture of compliance within the organization.
• Act as the contact point for data protection authorities, and manage communications and inquiries and audit from regulatory bodies.
• Oversee processes for handling data subject requests (access, rectification, erasure, etc.), and ensure that requests are processed in a timely manner.
• Identify potential areas of compliance vulnerability and risk.
• Investigate compliance violations and recommend corrective actions. – Address and resolve compliance-related issues promptly.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Professional certification in data protection (e.g., CIPP, CIPM) is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years post qualification experience in legal, compliance, data protection and privacy regulations, particularly GDPR. /NDPR.
• Strong understanding of data security practices and risk management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret complex legal texts and translate them into practical guidelines.