Data Protection Officer

JOB AIM AND PURPOSE (What is the job trying to do?)The post holder will be the Council Officer responsible for overseeing data protection compliance within the Council. The post holder will be key to moving forward the Council''s data protection and information governance agenda.The post holder will report to senior management on data breaches and will be the point of contact for the Information Commissioner''s Office in respect of such issues.4. MAIN OBJECTIVES To provide direction, support and advice to the Council, its senior management team and all teams across the Council''s services in relation to their data protection obligations. To provide leadership across the council on data protection compliance.5. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSILBITIES OF THE POSTTo take the lead in providing expert data protection advice to Council officers and Councillors relating to all aspects of data protection.To provide expert advice and input where requested regarding the drafting and sign off of data protection impact assessment.To have oversight of the progress and status of DPIAs prepared by the council. To cooperate with the Information Commissioner''s Office in all matters relating to information governance; and to investigate regulatory complaints in accordance with relevant regulatory requirements. To act as the principal contact point for the Information Commissioner''s Office on issues relating to data processing, including the prior consultation, and to consult, where appropriate, ..... full job details .....