Data protection officer (uk) - human resources & legal

Job Description: Data Protection Officer (UK) - Human Resources & Legal

Parttime Role: 2 days (10 hrs) per week

Role Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Data Protection Officer (DPO) to join our UK Human Resources & Legal team. The DPO will play a key role in ensuring compliance with data protection laws and regulations, building a robust data protection function, and fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Business Support and Guidance:
* Respond to queries from the business regarding data protection requirements, policies, and best practices.
* Provide expert advice to ensure compliance with UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and other relevant regulations.
2. Data Subject Requests Management:
* Oversee and manage data subject access requests (DSARs) and ensure timely and accurate responses in compliance with legal obligations.
* Handle requests related to erasure, rectification, and data portability.
3. Documentation and Compliance Obligations:
* Support the preparation and maintenance of mandatory documentation, including Records of Processing Activities (RPAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).
* Ensure proper documentation and reporting for compliance audits.
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