Data Protection Specialist

Randstad CanadaToronto, Ontario, CA

20 days ago

Job type

Temporary

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Job description

Are you a Data Protection Specialist looking for a new opportunity?

Are you looking for a new contract opportunity?

We are pleased to offer you a new contract opportunity for you to consider : Data Protection Specialist

Start : ASAP
Estimated length : 12 months
Location : Toronto
Hybrid role- 3 days in-office

Advantages

You will have an opportunity to work with a leading employer in the local market.

Responsibilities

1. Oversight of data protection controls for Fidelity Canada Measures :

Collaborate with functional owners to review use of Personal data in Fidelity systems and business processes, assess data protection controls, identify required enhancements, and monitor their implementation.

Maintain well documented inventory of data privacy reviews and findings.

Support timely execution of DPO initiatives, and implementation of new and enhanced data protection controls.

Maintain DPO quarterly scorecards and prepare presentations on progress of DPO initiatives and company wide data privacy enhancements.

Conduct formal DPO review and attestation processes on existing controls.

2. Conduct Privacy Impact Assessment for Fidelity Canada projects, systems, and business process enhancements Measures :

Maintain Privacy Impact Assessment (PIA) questionnaire, keeping it up to date with data protection controls and data privacy requirements, regulatory and technology changes.

Perform PIA assessments for new projects, systems, or business process enhancements, including onboarding of third-party service providers with access to personal data of Fidelity customers or employees.

Document and prioritize findings, outlining current state of data protection controls, required enhancements, and accountability for their implementation

Track all agreed-upon changes in DPO inventory, monitoring progress against target implementation timelines, and supporting accountable business / technology owners as needed.

3. Promote adherence to data privacy regulatory requirements, information security and technology standards and ethical use of customer data Measures :

Support organizational awareness of Data Privacy requirements, through company-wide communication and training.

Closely collaborate with technology teams to ensure continuous alignment with Fidelity Canada Information Security, Infrastructure, Data Governance, Architecture and Development standards and best practices.

Partner with Risk, Compliance and Legal teams to ensure adherence of PIA and Data Protection controls to Canadian regulatory requirements, Fidelity Canada Privacy and Ethical Use of Customer Data policies.

4. Participate in resolution of Personal data privacy breaches Measures :

Collaborate with the Fidelity Canada Chief Privacy Officer and their team in the analysis and remediation process handling personal data privacy breaches.

Include any remediation action items in the overall inventory of Fidelity Canada data protection controls and related enhancements.

Qualifications

Skills

1. Data privacy and protection subject matter expertise

2. Solid understanding of technology and information security trends

3. Solid understanding of financial industry and related regulatory / privacy requirements

4. Strong analytical, critical thinking, and proactive problem management skills

5. Strong written and verbal communication skills and clearly articulate ideas

6. Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to build effective relationships

7. Strong organizational and time management skills, attention to details

Job Related Experience

Minimum Requirement : A minimum of 1-3 years of work experience in the data privacy field in :

Business role : working with business controls related to collection and handling of customers’ personal data, or

Technology role : including analysis, development, testing on data related initiatives, work in data architecture, data governance, or information security roles.

Must Have :

Strong interest in data privacy and data protection

Experience and demonstrated ability to manage multiple project assignments

Demonstrated data analysis experiences producing reports and analytic summaries

Nice to Have :

Completion of Data Privacy training and / or certification (e.g., Certified Information Privacy Professional, Certified Information Systems Security Professional, Certified Data Privacy Solutions Engineer, Certified Information Privacy Manager, Certified Information Systems Auditor, etc.)

Financial industry experience, brokerage industry knowledge

Prior experience in business roles focused on protection of personal data

Prior experience in data focus technology roles

Education

Minimum Requirement : Post-secondary education in the areas IT, Business or related field are preferred or relevant experience

Must Have :

Demonstrated interest in data privacy / data protection role

Demonstrated understanding of Canadian Data Privacy requirements

Must have qualifications

Skill

Security : Audit / Risk 2-3 years

Summary

Do you have this experience? If you answer YES, then please apply IMMEDIATELY to so we can then discuss your experience and interest in this opportunity!

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