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Data Protection Officer
Job Posted: 7 hours ago
Salary: £ 40 - 40 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: EN1, Town, Greater London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Our local authority client based in North London are urgently seeking an experienced Data Protection Officer.
*£40 an hour umbrella
Purpose of the Role
The Data Protection Officer and the Data Protection Team are part of the Law and Governance Service within the Legal Practice and Compliance Team.
Under the Data Protection Act 2018 the Data Protection Officer must operate independently to fulfil their role as an unbiased body guiding the organisation to meet the 7 Principles of GDPR. Reporting to the Head of Legal Practice and Compliance the Data Protection Officer is accountable for safeguarding personal data to ensure it is used responsibly, securely and in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The role is responsible to ensure that the Council and schools are advised correctly in all aspects of protecting individuals’ privacy, preventing unauthorised access, and ensuring that data is processed transparently and lawfully.
The Data Protection Officer will:
* Have responsibility for delivery of the legally mandated role of Data Protection Officer for the Council and schools. The postholder will be required to register as the Data Protection Officer with the Information Commissioners Office.
* Be technically proficient as they will give advice which has legally binding consequences. The post holder must have clear expertise and ongoing professional development in data management and will be expected to hold one or more technical qualifications in data protection.
* Have accountability for the data policies within the Council and Schools, ensuring that they are reviewed at least annually or where legislation or operational changes occur.
* Have the day-to-day authority and responsibility for advising the Council and schools on compliance with the data protection laws in order that they to carry out their duties lawfully.
* Lead personally or via delegation investigation into all reported data breaches as soon as notified through to conclusion and where appropriate implement measures to prevent or mitigate reoccurrence.
Please apply with your updated CV ensuring that any gaps in employment are explained.
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