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Data Protection Officer jobs

Kennedy Pearce recruits qualified Data Protection Officers (DPOs) responsible for overseeing data privacy compliance, advising on regulatory requirements, and safeguarding personal data across organisations.

Typical responsibilities for Data Protection Officer roles include:

  • Monitoring compliance with UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and other applicable privacy regulations

  • Acting as the main point of contact for data protection authorities, such as the ICO

  • Advising on data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), risk mitigation, and privacy by design

  • Ensuring the organisation’s data policies, notices, and procedures are up to date and legally compliant

  • Handling data subject access requests (DSARs), data breaches, and incident response processes

  • Delivering staff training and fostering a culture of data privacy awareness across the business

  • Maintaining a comprehensive record of data processing activities and ensuring appropriate safeguards

  • Working with IT, legal, compliance, and HR teams to assess and manage privacy risks

  • Advising on cross-border data transfers and third-party processing agreements

Kennedy Pearce places Data Protection Officers with deep knowledge of data privacy laws, strong communication skills, and proven experience guiding organisations through complex regulatory landscapes.

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