• Ensure company policies comply with General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and follow prescribed codes of practice.
• Ensure an appropriate level of data and privacy compliance within the organisation.
• Evaluate the existing data protection strategies and frameworks and identify areas requiring improvement or rectification.
• Oversee data protection governance for both new and existing initiatives/projects.
• Inform, advise & train data controller and other employees on GDPR compliance measures.
• Keep data processor/controller informed on all company matters related to data protection.
• Manage and monitor the company’s internal policies to ensure compliance with the GDPR.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure data protection and privacy compliance and address potential data protection issues
• Promote a culture of privacy and data protection compliance across all company teams.
• Keep stakeholders updated with regular reports on the organisation’s data protection strategies and policies.
• Act as primary contact for the organisation, regulators, and public bodies on data protection policies and issues.
• Develop, test, implement & monitor data protection and privacy policies to ensure compliance.
• Provide expert advice on the company’s data protection strategies and increase organisational awareness of data compliance requirements.
• Conduct training & support for employees directly involved in data processing, handling, and management.
• Regularly track, monitor, and report key point indicators to stakeholders.
• Handle data protection-related complaints and enquiries from the data processor/controller.
• Report any failures to comply with the data protection rules or GDPR to the management.
• Stay updated on data security news and trends to implement new technologies and improve data protection in the organisation.
• Maintain records of all organisational data processing activities.
• Coordinates compliance measures with the data protection authorities and serves as their point of contact in the organization

• A bachelor’s degree in computer science, computer engineering, information technology, or similar role/related field
• A master’s degree in data protection and privacy or a similar role-related field preferred
• Possess recognised privacy and data protection certifications such as TÜV certificate as Data Protectioin Officer (m/f/d)
• Minimum of 2-3 years of industry experience in data protection &privacy compliance or related field
• Experience within a legal, risk management, or audit department
• Strong project and team management skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to create and present data protection reports
• Ability to handle multiple projects and manage sensitive/confidential data
• Ability to work well both individually and in a team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent English and German language skills

Ulrike Ecke

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