Privacy Liaison Analyst

Role Overview #

Job Title: Privacy Liaison Department/Team: Security Operations / Risk & Compliance (or equivalent) Reporting To: Director of Security Operations / Chief Privacy Officer (as applicable) Grade/Band: Management Level

The Privacy Liaison ensures that the organization’s operations comply with data protection regulations and internal privacy frameworks. This role involves managing privacy risks, facilitating regulatory compliance, and overseeing the integration of privacy requirements within security and operational processes. The Privacy Liaison acts as the key point of contact for business units, legal teams, and external regulatory bodies regarding privacy matters.

Purpose of the Role #

• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure the organization adheres to global data protection regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and internal privacy policies.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage privacy risks associated with new and existing systems, processes, and vendor relationships.
• Incident Response: Oversee privacy-related aspects of security incidents, coordinating with relevant stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant response.
• Change Management: Drive the privacy change notification process for any updates to applications or data flows that may impact personal data handling.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams (Security, IT, Legal, etc.) to address privacy concerns and maintain an effective privacy governance framework.