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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a knowledgeable and experienced Privacy Advisor to join our team and help ensure our organization’s compliance with data protection laws and privacy regulations. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of global privacy frameworks such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and others, and will be responsible for advising internal teams on best practices for data handling, storage, and processing.
As a Privacy Advisor, you will work closely with legal, IT, HR, marketing, and product development teams to assess privacy risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement privacy-by-design principles across the organization. You will also be responsible for conducting privacy impact assessments (PIAs), managing data subject access requests (DSARs), and supporting incident response efforts related to data breaches.
This role requires excellent communication skills, a proactive mindset, and the ability to translate complex legal requirements into practical business solutions. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.
Key responsibilities include monitoring changes in privacy legislation, updating internal policies and procedures, training employees on privacy awareness, and serving as the point of contact for regulatory inquiries. The Privacy Advisor will also collaborate with external auditors and consultants to ensure ongoing compliance and continuous improvement of our privacy program.
If you are passionate about data privacy and want to make a meaningful impact by helping organizations protect personal information and build trust with their customers, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Advise internal teams on data privacy laws and regulations
- Conduct privacy impact assessments (PIAs)
- Manage data subject access requests (DSARs)
- Develop and maintain privacy policies and procedures
- Monitor changes in global privacy legislation
- Train employees on privacy and data protection practices
- Support incident response and breach notification processes
- Collaborate with legal, IT, HR, and marketing teams
- Implement privacy-by-design principles in projects
- Serve as point of contact for regulatory inquiries
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in data privacy or compliance roles
- Strong knowledge of GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and other privacy laws
- Experience conducting PIAs and managing DSARs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to interpret legal requirements into business practices
- Familiarity with data mapping and classification tools
- Certifications such as CIPP/E, CIPP/US, or CIPM preferred
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Attention to detail and high ethical standards
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What experience do you have with GDPR and CCPA compliance?
- Have you conducted privacy impact assessments before?
- How do you stay updated on changes in privacy regulations?
- Describe a time you handled a data breach or incident.
- What privacy certifications do you hold?
- How do you ensure privacy-by-design in product development?
- Have you managed DSARs or similar requests?
- What tools or software have you used for privacy management?
- How do you train employees on data privacy?
- What industries have you worked in as a privacy advisor?
