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Data Compliance Officer

London
3 weeks ago
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A Housing Association is currently looking for a Data Compliance Officer on a temporary basis for about 4 months

Key responsibilities are as follows

Investigating and responding to security incidents, data breaches and data protection related complaints

Responding to subject access requests, within agreed timelines

First point of contact for business for advice and assistance on all data protection matters including DPIAs, action plans, data sharing agreements, information asset register etc

Review, develop and prepare guidance for staff on all data protection matters on a regular basis

Embedding GDPR compliance by leading and supporting wider business through regular meetings, preparing and delivering training on data protection and GDPR requirements including refresher training and specific training as requested by the business

Work with the wider business to develop record keeping processes and systems in line with GDPR/Best Practice requirements

Advice and assist the business in all data protection matters, including retention schedules, data sharing agreements, PIAs, information asset register etc

Work closely with the Information Data Owners to support them in delivering data protection obligations, policies and best practice. With business, close working to review and update action plans, monitoring progress, identifying issues and supporting delivery of them

Undertaking audit risks, identifying issues, agreeing actions and sharing learning and good practice across the business Maintenance of logs and registers

Maintain the information security breach and subject access request logs

Collating of key data protection compliance statistics and performance metrics to the direction of the Senior Data Compliance Officer/Data Protection Officer

Contribute to reports for senior management as required

PAYE £24.40 Umbrella £32.47 Hybrid role

Essential requirements

Must have worked in a similar role before preferably in housing

Good knowledge of data protection including GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and related legislation e.g., Privacy of electronic communications

Experience of working in a customer facing organisation of large and complex nature

Experience of investigation and resolution of problems

Experience of providing reports and internal communications for a range of audiences including senior management

Experience of working in a data protection function

Must be immediately available or on short notice

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