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Data Privacy Specialist

Descriptions & Duties

  • A Data Privacy Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing privacy policies and procedures, conducting privacy assessments and audits, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations, providing guidance on data privacy best practices, responding to data breaches, and training employees on privacy-related matters.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:1 (Max:5) 

Skill is rarely required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Expertise in Data Privacy

The trade-specific competencies of a Data Privacy Specialist include expertise in data protection laws and regulations, understanding of privacy frameworks, ability to conduct privacy assessments and audits, proficiency in developing and implementing privacy policies, and knowledge of data breach response and incident management.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A bachelor's degree in a related field, such as law or information technology

Professional qualification

  • Professional certifications like Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) and Certified Data Protection Officer (CDPO)

Experience

  • 5 - 8 years of relevant work experience in data privacy and compliance

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary $25,000 - $40,000

Monthly Salary $40,000 - $55,000

Monthly Salary $55,000 - $80,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • Data Privacy Specialists typically work in office settings, within the organization's headquarters or a dedicated privacy or compliance department. However, remote work arrangements are also common. Their working environment involves collaboration with teams, communication with stakeholders, and utilising technology to manage and protect data privacy.

Tools

Privacy management software

Data mapping tools

Risk assessment tools

Breach notification tools