Privacy Officer

Job Description

As the privacy officer within the Senate, you will be taking on a new role and will therefore have considerable latitude to shape it according to your own vision. Naturally, we have long been committed to the proper implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). To date, however, our Data Protection Officer has had to juggle a great many responsibilities in this regard. With the new privacy officer, we aim to strengthen the foundation for privacy protection. For example, by enhancing the expertise of registry staff, party staff, and members of the Senate. But also by reviewing organizational processes for potential privacy risks, providing advice on the GDPR for (new) information systems, or offering first-response assistance in the event of data breaches. Your tasks are diverse and are both proactive and reactive in nature. 

Your home base will be the CIO Office. This department was recently established following the consolidation of several disciplines related to information services, which were previously scattered throughout the organization. With this consolidation, we expect to achieve greater coherence and reduce vulnerabilities in our overall information services. This new department, consisting of approximately twelve colleagues, includes a head, help desk staff, (senior) information advisors, programmers, DIV colleagues, a Chief Information Security Officer, and a privacy officer. Within this information management framework, you will ensure compliance with the GDPR. Beyond your own team, you will work—both when asked and on your own initiative—in all corners of our organization. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

As a privacy officer, you will provide advice on a wide range of privacy issues. The GDPR, as well as the Public Records Act, the Open Government Act, and other laws, impose various obligations that must be fulfilled. The privacy officer supports the Head of the CIO Office in this regard and coordinates much of the work with the Data Protection Officer. Specific examples of the duties include: 

• Handling of data breaches and requests for access
• maintaining a processing log
• conducting DPIA’s and ensuring their implementation
• keeping the privacy policy and work instructions up to date and drafting them
• Identifying and minimizing data protection risks
• Case management and exercise of the data subject's rights
• promoting expertise on privacy within the organization 

As Privacy Officer, you are a dedicated team player who works closely with colleagues to proactively provide advice on privacy matters within the administrative organization of the Senate. 

Job Requirements

You are a subject matter expert with a broad knowledge of the GDPR. You are familiar with and keep abreast of developments in privacy laws and regulations. We also expect you to: 

• A college-level education and at least 3 years of relevant work experience in the field of privacy.
• certification in the field of data protection or a willingness to obtain such certification.
• legal knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the GDPR and the General Administrative Law Act, as well as a basic understanding of information security.
• sharp analytical skills and a meticulous approach. 

Terms of Employment

Salary level: Scale 11
Salary description: The salary listed is based on a full 36-hour workweek.
Monthly salary: Min. €3,608 – Max. €5,503 (gross)
Employment: Fixed-term employment contract with the prospect of a permanent contract
Contract duration: 1 year
Minimum number of hours per week: 32
Maximum number of hours per week: 36 

Other terms and conditions of employment

In addition to your salary, you will receive an Individual Choice Budget (ICB). The ICB consists of money (16.37% of your gross annual salary) and time. With the ICB, you can make choices that suit you and customize part of your employment benefits. For example, you can choose to have a portion of your monthly income paid out whenever you wish. You can also convert this budget into leave and vice versa, or spend it on tax-efficient purposes. The Dutch government is strongly committed to personal growth and career development and offers numerous opportunities for this. Secondary employment conditions include various study facilities, company fitness programs, full reimbursement of your public transportation costs for commuting, and partially paid parental leave. 

Details

• We’d like to give you a clear and comprehensive picture of the role, your colleagues, and the context of our organization. That’s why we’re organizing two in-person interviews at our office, where you’ll have the chance to meet with teammates, the management team, HR, and the Data Protection Officer, and get a feel for the atmosphere firsthand.
• Naturally, we also hope to get as complete a picture of you as possible. As part of this process, an assessment and reference check will be included in the selection procedure.
• The role of privacy officer regularly requires a certain degree of flexibility (such as working a little longer on occasion). Conversely, you can also expect flexibility from us when it comes to balancing your work and personal life, and it is common practice within the organization to work partly from home, for example.
• The role of privacy officer
• Do you have any questions about the position? Please contact Kim Nagtzaam, Director of Organization, at 06-28403583.
• Do you have any questions about the procedure? Please contact Roel Joosten, Senior Operations Advisor, at 06-11750372. 

Interested in applying?

The government is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive organization. Working in diverse teams makes us more effective, more innovative, and makes the work more enjoyable. Everyone is therefore invited to apply.