Data Protection Manager - Belfast, United Kingdom - PwC

Description

The Privacy Team which sits within PwC's Compliance Department is looking for a bright, enthusiastic in-house data protection specialist to join the team as a Manager. The successful candidate will assist with the oversight and fulfilment of data subjects rights requests and supporting the Audit practice with data protection compliance.

• has experience advising on privacy matters;
  
• has a regulatory/compliance background;
  
• has extensive experience dealing with the end-to-end response to DSARs and deletion requests;
  
• has a solid understanding of EU and UK data protection legislation (UK GDPR, DPA, PECR);
  
• has an understanding of ancillary legislation (EU AI Act, UK AI frameworks) and case law updates concerning data privacy;
  
• is enthusiastic about developing themselves and others;
  
• is computer literate;
  
• can work to tight deadlines and multiple demands;
  
• is highly motivated and confident to work independently, but with support from more experienced subject matter experts/team members where required.
  

• Managing the firm's data subject rights programme including the discovery, redaction and provision of data connected with data subject access requests (75%)
  
• Managing the privacy practices of the Audit line of service including supporting Audit staff with privacy compliance across client engagements
  
• Providing accurate, appropriate, timely and pragmatic advice, striking a balance between legal/regulatory requirements and the wider interests of the business;
  
• Reviewing new technology offerings to ensure compliance with data protection by design and default;
  
• Conducting comprehensive data protection impact assessments;
  
• Undertaking international data transfer risk assessments;
  
• Responding to data protection incidents, including remediation and escalation;
  
• Assisting on data protection contractual negotiations, including international data transfer arrangements;
  
• Supporting the Team Lead with other matters as and when required;
  
• Supporting junior team members