data protection officer
Data protection officers ensure that the processing of personal data in an organisation is compliant with data protection standards and with the obligations set out in the applicable legislation such as GDPR. They elaborate and implement the organisation policy related to data protection, are responsible for data protection impact assessments and handle complaints and requests from third parties and regulatory agencies. Data protection officers lead investigations into potential data breaches, conduct internal audits and act as point of contact within the organisation on any matters related to the processing of personal data. Data protection officers may develop training programmes and provide training to other employees on data protection procedures.
Also called: privacy officer, privacy protection officer, DPO, data compliance officer, data protection specialist, data protection advisor, data protection counsel, data protection and security officer
- 33
- essential skills
- 16
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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Essential skills
33- advise on government policy compliance
- apply information security policies
- cooperate with colleagues
- cyber security
- data ethics
- data protection
- define organisational standards
- develop information security strategy
- develop organisational policies
- develop training programmes
- ensure compliance with legal requirements
- ensure information privacy
- GDPR
- ICT security legislation
- ICT security standards
- identify legal requirements
- implement ICT security policies
- information confidentiality
- information governance compliance
- information security strategy
- internal auditing
- internal risk management policy
- keep up-to-date with regulations
- legal research
- legal terminology
- manage data for legal matters
- monitor legislation developments
- protect personal data and privacy
- provide legal advice
- respect data protection principles
- respond to enquiries
- train employees
- use consulting techniques
Optional skills
16- address identified risks
- analyse legal enforceability
- apply system organisational policies
- assist with litigation matters
- conduct impact evaluation of ICT processes on business
- document project progress
- estimate impact of risks
- legal case management
- maintain internal communication systems
- manage digital identity
- manage keys for data protection
- perform data cleansing
- perform project management
- risk management
- support managers
- write work-related reports
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