Data Protection Officer

2 weeks ago

Reading, United Kingdom Project People Full time

**Deputy Data Protection Officer / Privacy Lawyer**

**3 Months contract - High possibility to extend**

**Location: Reading Hybrid 2 days per week office based**

**Overview**:
We are seeking a highly experienced Deputy DPO/ Privacy Lawyer who is eager to embark on a new challenge and channel their passion for data protection in a dynamic and innovative environment. As a key member of this team the Deputy DPO will play a pivotal role in shaping and ensuring the organisation's compliance with UK data protection laws and regulations.

**What you will be doing?**
- As the Data Protection and Privacy Officer, you will:

- Provide specialised, pragmatic, regulatory, and legal guidance to ensure the implementation of policies, processes, and controls aligned with UK data protection laws.
- Demonstrate a deep understanding and knowledge of UK data protection legislation and regulatory regimes, with a proven track record in the field (ISEB/CIPPE qualification is desirable).
- Offer compliance support for data protection, including conducting monitoring reviews and managing large customer data sets in a B2C environment, especially in the context of marketing activities.
- Showcase strong communication and interpersonal skills, fostering relationships internally and externally, and effectively managing key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders, including Compliance, Legal, InfoSec, and other business units, to identify and implement legal and regulatory requirements related to data protection laws.
- Review and provide guidance on the development of compliance-related policies, procedures, processes, and controls, facilitating alignment with applicable laws and regulations.
- Support with Data Sharing Agreements (DSA) and contractual requirements.
- Collaborate with the Risk & Compliance team to provide comprehensive support to the business.
- Facilitate the identification, investigation, management, and resolution of compliance-related issues.
- Prepare relevant compliance reports to meet both internal and external regulatory requirements.
- Engage with front-line operational business teams to inform and advise on data protection obligations.
- Monitor compliance with UK-GDPR and other data protection laws, conducting internal data protection activities and compliance reviews.
- Ensure proper registration under the law and maintain an active article 30 register of processing activities, driving audit and data management processes.
- Manage data privacy breaches, identify root causes, implement mitigations, and monitor to prevent recurrence.
- Work closely with the business to embed data protection compliance into transformation programs.

**Skills required for this role**:

- Must have telecommunication/ TMT background
- PECR (Privacy and Electronic Communication regulations) is a must have
- Proven experience in the field of data protection, preferably with an ISEB/CIPPE qualification.
- Previous experience in a B2C environment, particularly with large customer data sets and marketing.
- Strong understanding of UK data protection legislation and regulatory regimes.
- Demonstrable experience in Privacy by Design and Default, Data Privacy Impact Assessments, and managing data breaches.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships.

Project People is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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