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Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance Specialist
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Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance SpecialistSalary: €50,000 - €60,000Location: Dublin* Crucial role in Risk and Compliance team* Ensuring adherence to data protection laws and regulations* Maintaining ISO certification standards* 4 days in office
Our client is seeking a dedicated and experienced Specialist in Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance to join their dynamic interdepartmental team. This role is crucial in ensuring that the company adheres to all data protection laws and regulations, handles complaints efficiently, and maintains ISO certification standards. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in data privacy, regulatory compliance, and quality management systems. The team is committed to their responsibility, continuously seeking out best practices and improving ways to protect the company and its clients from regulatory risk.
As a Specialist in Data Protection and Regulatory Compliance, your role will be integral in supporting day-to-day activities within the Risk and Compliance team. Your responsibilities will span across various areas such as data protection, regulatory compliance, complaints handling, and ISO management. You will be expected to conduct regular audits, act as the primary point of contact for data protection queries, uphold data subjects' rights, monitor compliance with regulatory requirements, manage complaint processes, oversee ISO certifications among other tasks. Your role will be critical in protecting the company from regulatory risks.
- Conduct regular data protection impact assessments and audits.
- Act as the primary point of contact for data protection queries and issues, both internally and externally.
- Ensure data subjects' rights are upheld, including managing subject access requests and data breach responses.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements within the real estate sector.
- Stay updated with changes in the Irish regulatory environment and communicate these changes promptly to relevant stakeholders.
- Develop and deliver training programs to staff on regulatory compliance and data protection.
- Manage the complaints handling process, ensuring complaints are addressed promptly and effectively.
- Oversee the maintenance and improvement of ISO 9001 and other relevant ISO certifications.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in law, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Professional certification in data protection (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM).
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in data protection, regulatory compliance, and ISO management.
- In-depth knowledge of the GDPR and other data protection laws relevant to Ireland and the EU.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Completely IT literate, numerate and experienced with data analysis.
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