Job Description
The Data Protection and Information Officer role is a pivotal position within our organisation, responsible for ensuring compliance with data protection laws and regulations. The successful candidate will be the primary point of contact for all data protection queries and will play a key role in implementing our data protection strategy.
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o Data Protection: Advise on obligations related to the processing of personal data under GDPR and other data protection legislation; monitor and report on organisational compliance with data protection laws; provide guidance on conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) within a Privacy by Design framework; maintain a current and compliant record of processing activities (RoPA); act as the primary liaison with the Data Protection Commission; serve as the contact point for all data protection queries, data subject rights requests, and data breach incidents.
o Information Governance: Manage and maintain Freedom of Information (FOI) and Access to Information on the Environment (AIE) processes; oversee the processing and logging of Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs); provide or coordinate relevant training and updates to maintain statutory compliance; ensure all compliance information published online is accurate and up to date; monitor annual GDPR awareness training completion across all staff; implement assurance measures to maintain stakeholder confidence in governance practices.
o Secretariat Support: Provide administrative and compliance support to the Board Secretariat and Compliance function as required; participate in relevant cross-government networks, including the Civil Service DPO Network; act as Secretariat for internal compliance and AI steering groups.