About the Business: LexisNexis Risk Solutions is the essential partner in the assessment of risk. Within our Business Services vertical, we offer a multitude of solutions focused on helping businesses of all sizes drive higher revenue growth, maximize operational efficiencies, and improve customer experience. Our solutions help our customers solve difficult problems in the areas of Anti-Money Laundering/Counter Terrorist Financing, Identity Authentication & Verification, Fraud and Credit Risk mitigation and Customer Data Management. You can learn more about LexisNexis Risk at the link below, About the Team: You will be part of a global privacy team delivering privacy compliance guidance in a complex and dynamic environment, focusing primarily on UK and EU privacy matters for this role.About the Role: We are seeking a UK/EU Data Protection Officer to join the global LexisNexis Risk Solutions (“LNRS”) Privacy Office. The position will report to the LNRS Global Data Protection Officer and work closely with company leadership, business unit attorneys, and operational teams. The ideal candidate will be based in the UK in or near Cardiff or London.Responsibilities:Serve as the organisation’s principal contact for all data protection matters in the UK and EU, with some involvement with data protection matters globally, as needed.Oversee GDPR and UK GDPR compliance, conduct DPIAs, and ensure efficient handling of data subject access requests.Coordinate the development, implementation and administration of policies and procedures to ensure the protection of personal data in compliance with organisation and regulatory requirements.Respond to internal and external privacy audits.Support investigations into data breaches.Liaise with Data Protection Authorities.Coordinating and validating implementation of privacy controls and mitigation measures.Maintaining and reporting privacy metrics to assess program effectiveness.Identifying and implementing improvements to privacy program processes, templates and workflows.Drafting, updating, and managing privacy guidance and resources.Design and deliver privacy training to raise awareness and support compliance across business functions.Leading working groups to promote cross-business strategy, coordination, synergies and efficiencies.Assist the LNRS Global DPO with other projects as needed.RequirementsExperience advising on GDPR requirements.Have expertise in articulating data protection requirements for business understanding and practical implementation.Be adept at communicating effectively with data subjects, data protection authorities, business stakeholders, and executive management.Be able to operate independently and on a team while establishing collaborative relationships across the business.Possess excellent organizational and project management skills and keen attention to detail.Manage assigned team members.Be fluent in English; proficiency in another European language is advantageous but not required.CIPP certification is advantageous but not required.Be available for some local and international travel.Working for you: We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional daysHealth screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefitsWellbeing programsLife AssuranceAccess to a competitive contributory pension schemeSave As You Earn share option schemeTravel Season ticket loanElectric Vehicle SchemeOptional Dental InsuranceMaternity, paternity and shared parental leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeAccess to emergency care for both the elderly and childrenRECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to youAccess to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteerAccess to extensive learning and development resourcesAccess to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
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Data Protection Officer