Data Protection Associate

Vhi Group Services DAC have a full time permanent vacancy for the role of Data Protection Associate based in Dublin on a hybrid basis.

The successful candidates will provide assistance to the Data Protection Manager and DPO in dealing with data protection matters across the entire group of Vhi companies. The role will involve working closely with the 1st line across the Vhi group.

Role purpose:
Managing data protection activities as follows:

• Complete and assist the completion of Subject Access Requests (SARs)
• Complete and assist the management and assessment of personal data breaches including reporting to the Data Protection Commission (DPC).
• Undertake trends analysis and lesson learned for personal data breaches and provide guidance to the business on root causes of personal data breaches.
• Assist in managing and responding to customer rights queries arising in line with Vhi Group’s policies and procedures.
• Support the Data Protection Analysts in the performance of Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), especially for the implementation of new systems and technologies
• Support the Data Protection Analysts in undertaking Legitimate Interest Assessment (LIAs) Transfer Impact assessment (TIAs) especially for the implementation of new systems and technologies
• Supporting in evaluating prospective vendors’ data protection requirements for the implementation of new systems and technologies, and liaising with vendors in order to ensure their compliance with data protection.
• Support in reviewing, drafting and liaising with stakeholders in relation to data protection provisions, personal data processing agreements and data sharing agreements, particularly in relation to international data transfers and Software as a Service (SaaS) agreements.
• Developing, maintaining and implementing: Records of Processing Activities, data protection procedures and standards and guidance
• Planning and performance of data protection audits and monitoring including drafting and implementing remediation plans.
• Developing and delivering tailored training on data protection
• Managing and responding to data protection queries arising from the business and ensuring that replies are in line with Vhi Group’s policies and procedures.
• Assist teams in: development of DP frameworks and processes for new and existing projects that are aligned to data protection policies and best practice; creation of data and process flows; identification of data protection regulatory exposures; problem-solve complex data protection issues.
• Keep up to date with data protection related legislation, guidance and case law in particular as they pertain to insurance/healthcare
• Developing and managing the administration data protection content for: consents, customer/patient literature and other documentation
• Support in the administration of the Data Protection Department.
• Bring a dynamic and pragmatic approach to the provision of data protection advice and guidance, and champion data protection across Vhi

Key Criteria
Education and experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in insurance/healthcare insurance.
• Knowledge of data protection law.
• Strong IT skills and ability to work with IT systems
• Proven technical writing skills, particularly in data protection and law
• Experience in insurance highly desirable.

Interpersonal skills

• Strong communication skills - verbal, written & presenting
• Strong inter-personal skills with proven ability to build relationships across department boundaries and functions
• Proven experience in dealing proactively and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders on identifying issues and finding solutions.
• Proven organisational capability and high levels of personal effectiveness with meticulous attention to detail
• Proven analytical mind with excellent problem solving skills
• Resilient, highly motivated individual with strong work ethic, an enthusiastic self-starter, with proven ability to work both independently and within teams and to bring others along
• Experience of developing and delivering training
• Resilient, highly motivated individual with strong work ethic, an enthusiastic self-starter, with proven ability to work both independently and within teams and to bring others along.
• Demonstrated alignment with Vhi Values.

Vhi is an equal opportunities employer.