Data Protection and Privacy Specialist

Data Protection and Privacy SpecialistJob#: 3056322Job Description:Data Protection and Privacy SpecialistLocation: Jersey City, New Jersey (Hybrid)Role OverviewThis role supports the efforts of the Privacy Office to ensure adherence to regulatory and legal data protection and privacy requirements. As a member of the Data Protection and Technology Services team, you will support all lines of business and functional areas of the organization globally.Key ResponsibilitiesKeep abreast of and maintain a current understanding of global data privacy laws and regulatory requirements.Conduct the annual privacy inventory of data and processing activities, performing PIA and DPIAs.Manage and respond to inquiries received in the privacy mailbox and provide consultation, guidance, or escalate as needed.Perform privacy vendor evaluations to assess regulatory and privacy risks associated with third parties.Liaise with business lines to identify privacy risk areas and determine appropriate privacy controls for new projects and initiatives.Draft and/or maintain privacy policies, procedures, and guidelines.Assist in the review of changes to applicable laws and regulations and interpretation of their impact.Assist with annual privacy training and the ongoing awareness program.Assist with procedures to address Data Subject Access Requests.Align risk and control processes into day-to-day responsibilities to monitor and mitigate risk.Keep current on evolving technologies and the associated risks and impact to data protection.Assist with data breach investigations, management reporting, and trend analysis.Required QualificationsExperience: A minimum of 3-4 years of related experience. Relevant experience may include data privacy, audit, information security, or risk management.Education: A bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent experience.Preferred QualificationsRelevant industry certification (e.g., CIPM, CIPP EU/A/C/US, CISSP).Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at [email protected] or View phone number on click.appcast.io. 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