The Role<\/p>\n
The successful jobholder will be expected to:<\/p>\n
\tEnsure that staff, customers, vendors, or any other individuals\u2019 data is collected only where there is a lawful basis for processing.
\n\tMaintain and update data protection policies and procedures.
\n\tOversee the development and implementation of the Data Protection Impact Assessments in line with data privacy laws.
\n\tOversee the management of data retention policies to demonstrate data protection compliance.
\n\tEvaluate the existing data protection framework, identify areas of non or partial compliance, and rectify any issues.
\n\tDevelop and implement solutions to ensure privacy policies are correctly implemented. The solutions should comply with legal requirements of data use and meet business data needs.
\n\tCollaborate with data product development teams creating new uses of data that employ privacy features.
\n\tAnalyze design for new data streams with a goal of developing technical solutions and systems to help mitigate privacy vulnerabilities and prevent potential future privacy risks.
\n\tResponsible for assisting with the management of data privacy, data protection, data usability, performance and the integrity of the privacy solution.
\n\tIdentify areas of improvement in local practices related to managing data privacy.
\n\tEstablish strategic partnerships with various business units to communicate data protection activities effectively.
\n\tFoster partnerships with industry stakeholders to discover and share leading practices in data protection, incorporating them into the bank for continuous improvement while staying informed about industry and regulatory developments.
\n\tConduct data privacy audits on bank departments and units to ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act 2019 and follow up on closure of any identified gaps.
\n\tCollaborate with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner on data protection matters, including registration, response to notices, audits, reporting and containment of data breaches as outlined in the Data Protection Act (2019).
\n\tAttend data protection conferences and webinars to stay updated on best practices.<\/p>\n
Qualifications, Skills & Attributes<\/p>\n
The successful jobholder will be required to possess the following qualifications:<\/p>\n
\tA degree in information management, law, data management, social sciences or other related fields is preferred (or equivalent on-the-job experience).
\n\tKnowledge of Data Protection laws and regulations.
\n\tExperience in managing data incidents and breaches.
\n\tGood understanding of data processing operations, including information systems, data security and data protection needs of an institution.
\n\tA minimum of 5 years of business experience, with 3 years being in data management, compliance, risk or information management environment.
\n\tFamiliarity with the major data protection and governance tools and products available in the market as well as expertise or at least familiarity with data privacy solutions.
\n\tWell-developed, professional interpersonal skills; ability to interact effectively with people at all levels.
\n\tAbility to handle confidential and sensitive information with appropriate discretion and ethics.
\n\tStrong coordination and project management skills to handle complex projects.
\n\tData privacy certification will be an added advantage.<\/p>\n
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