Data Protection Officer
JOB PURPOSE
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, the Data Protection Officer (DPO) is to advise and provide guidance to Devon House Development Limited (DHDL) on a range of privacy, data protection and technology related regulatory and compliance matters.
The DPO is responsible for monitoring internal compliance, informing and advising the DHDL on data protection obligations, providing advice regarding Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) and acting as a contact point for data subjects and the Office of the Information Commissioner.
The DPO will support the success of the DHDL through assisting with the introduction and the implementation of its privacy programme. Both legal knowledge and technical fluency are highly desired as this role will work closely with staff across all areas of the portfolio.
KEY OUTPUTS
KEY RESPONSIBILTY AREAS
Administrative and Technical Responsibilities
KEY INTERFACES
Internal | Purpose | |
Executive Director | Receive directives & work assignments. Requests for information and dissemination of information pertinent mainly to ensuring ongoing compliance with policies, guidelines and the Act. | |
Head of Public Bodies, Divisional Heads, Managers and Supervisors
| Requests for information and dissemination of information pertinent mainly to ensuring ongoing compliance with policies, guidelines and the Act. |
General Staff | Requests for information and dissemination of information pertinent mainly to ensuring ongoing compliance with policies, guidelines and the Act. |
Chief Information Officer and ICT personnel | Technical support ( as the need arise) |
External | Purpose |
Office of the Information Commissioner | Obtain and share information relating to the administration of the act. |
Auditors, Clients, Shareholders, Consultants etc. | Requests for information, responses, compiled and dispatched |
Regional/International partners, regulators, technical compliance trainers. | Participation in any local, regional and international conferences, specialized training and knowledge sharing fora. |
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
Core | Level | Technical/Functional | Level |
Oral communication | 4 | Initiative | 4 |
Written communication | 4 | Knowledge of modern business practices and office procedures | 4 |
Planning and Organizing Skills | 3 | Understanding of research methods and techniques | 3 |
Good Judgement and Decision-Making Skills | 3 | Proficiency in the use of computer applications | 4 |
Customer and Quality-focused skills | 4 | Knowledge and understanding of the Data Protection Act | 4 |
Analytical and problem-solving skills | 4 | Experience in managing data incidences and breaches | 4 |
Compliance | 4 | Knowledge of cybersecurity risks and information security standards | 4 |
Integrity | 4 |
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Adaptability | 3 |
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MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
AUTHORITY
The DPO has the authority to investigate and have immediate access to all personal data and data processing operations and to perform his/her duties independently.
Specifically, the Data Protection Officer must:
ACCOUNTABILITY
In your position of Data Protection Officer, you are accountable to your direct supervisor who has the authority to delegate duties and responsibilities to you in accordance with the policies and procedures of DHDL.