Experience: 2+ years
Job Type: Full-time (Contractual / Freelancing)
Location: Remote
Required Skills: Pii, Data management, Data privacy, Compliance, Gdpr
Job Summary:
Join our team as a Data Protection Officer (PII Compliance) and play a pivotal role in safeguarding sensitive information within a dynamic, remote environment. As an expert in PII compliance, you will ensure robust data privacy practices, balancing data utility and re-identification risks while maintaining adherence to global regulations. This role is ideal for professionals with a keen eye for structural data identifiability and a passion for protecting personal information.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the implementation and management of PII compliance protocols, ensuring the protection and lawful processing of personal data.
- Evaluate data flows and documentation to identify, classify, and mitigate risks associated with structural identifiability, including non-obvious PII and proprietary workflows.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, review, and update policies on data management, privacy, and compliance.
- Provide guidance and training to team members on best practices for sensitive document handling and the management of personally identifiable information.
- Serve as the primary liaison during data privacy incidents, supporting swift investigation and remediation efforts.\
- Maintain detailed records of processing activities, supporting regulatory reporting and transparency initiatives.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in PII compliance, with proven expertise in handling complex and non-trivial PII scenarios.
- Deep understanding of GDPR, data privacy, and compliance standards.
- Strong background in data management, including techniques for generalizing or omitting content to minimize re-identification risk.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to convey complex privacy concepts clearly.
- Experience handling sensitive documents, especially within finance or corporate environments.
- Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail and ability to evaluate structural identifiability.
- Proficient in balancing data utility with privacy compliance requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Background in finance, healthcare, or corporate governance.
- Experience with international privacy regulations beyond GDPR.
- Professional certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPM, or similar.