Data Protection Specialist

Data Protection Specialist

Location: Southampton - Hybrid (3 days in office)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update global Records of Processing Activities (RoPA) and monitor personal data flows.
• Review and manage client/vendor contractual clauses for data protection and international data transfers, ensuring compliance with regulatory updates.
• Draft and update templates, privacy statements, consent forms, data protection addenda, policies, and procedures for data governance.
• Conduct assessments, including Legitimate Interest Assessments, Data Protection Impact Assessments, and Transfer Impact Assessments.
• Support privacy by design due diligence for new projects and IT tools.

Requirements ESSENTIAL

• Must have a Law Degree; Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 4+ years in privacy and data protection, preferably with a legal background.
• Strong understanding of regulations like GDPR, CCPA, and UK GDPR.
• Proficient using Microsoft systems.

DESIRED

• Certifications (e.g., IAPP) are a plus.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills.