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We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Data Protection Officer
Location: Abuja (FCT)
Employment Type: Full-time
Data Protection Officer at Uniccon Group of Companies
Role Summary
- We are looking for a Data Protection Officer (DPO) to ensure our company is compliant with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR.)
- Data Protection Officer responsibilities include advising on our compliance with GDPR and local data protection laws, monitoring our adherence to GDPR standards and acting as a point of contact with supervisory authorities and data subjects.
- You will also create policies that enforce compliance with legislation and deliver GDPR training’sto our staff to increase awareness of data protection measures.
Responsibilities
- Identify and evaluate the company’s data processing activities
- Provide advice and instructions on how to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)
- Monitor data management procedures and compliance within the company
- Participate in meetings with managers to ensure privacy by design at all levels
- Maintain records of processing operations
- Ensure we address all queries from data subjects within legal timeframes (e.g. delete their information from our databases)
- Liaise with other organizations that process data on our behalf
- Write and update detailed guides on data protection policies
- Perform audits and determine whether we need to alter our procedures to comply with regulations
- Offer consultation on how to deal with privacy breaches
- Arrange for training on GDPR compliance for employees
- Follow up with changes in law and issue recommendations to ensure compliance.
Requirements and Skills
- Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree qualification
- 3-5 years Work experience in data protection and legal compliance is a plus
- Solid knowledge of GDPR and national data protection laws
- Knowledge of data processing operations in the company’s sector is preferable
- Familiarity with computer security systems
- Ability to handle confidential information
- Ethical, with the ability to remain impartial and report all noncompliance
- Organizational skills with attention to detail.
Application Closing Date
24th October, 2023.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their Applications to: recruitment@uniccongroup.com using “Data Protection Officer” as the subject of the mail.
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