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Policy Advisor (GDPR)

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Uniqlo

Nov 1

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior Level
  • Legal
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • Barcelona
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You need 2+ years in compliance, extensive data privacy knowledge, strong communication skills (English/Spanish), cybersecurity background, retail experience, and relevant certifications preferred.
  • You will support data privacy programs, act as a point of contact for privacy matters, educate employees, manage incidents, conduct DPIAs, and ensure compliance with data protection laws.

Requirements

  • More than 2 years experience in compliance, privacy or a related field.
  • Extensive knowledge of data privacy laws and practices.
  • Ability to reflect legal requirements to activities/operational procedures
  • Excellent communication skills: verbal and written Spanish and English is essential, Italian is desirable.
  • Ability to multitask and prioritise work effectively.
  • Highly motivated self-starter with ability to work independently and within a team.
  • Strong sense of ownership and driven to manage tasks to completion.
  • Strong capabilities on reporting activities.
  • Cyber security technical background.
  • Experience within the retail industry.
  • Understanding and ability of risk analysis for cyber threats.
  • Appropriate privacy and technical and/or security certifications preferred. (e.g. CIPP/E, CISA, CISM, CISSP, SANS, GIAC, etc.)

Responsibilities

  • Supporting data privacy programs of the Fast Retailing Group, led by Data Protection Officer (DPO).
  • Acting as the point of contact of business departments, support functions and management on privacy matters.
  • Educating and training employees on privacy compliance responsibilities and obligations.
  • Identifying, raising and addressing risk areas of privacy in internal operations and projects.
  • Manage privacy related incidents.
  • Assisting Data Protection Coordinators to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA) on new systems, applications, workflows and third-party engagements etc. Review and follow up of resulting recommended action plans.
  • Implement actions to ensure compliance with relevant information management and protection laws.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Policy Advisor (GDPR).

Where is the position based?

The position is based in Barcelona, Spain.

What level of experience is required for this role?

More than 2 years of experience in compliance, privacy, or a related field is required.

What languages are essential for this position?

Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written Spanish and English are essential, with Italian being desirable.

Who will the Privacy Advisor report to?

The Privacy Advisor will report into the Data Privacy Manager.

What are the main responsibilities of the Privacy Advisor?

The main responsibilities include supporting data privacy programs, acting as a point of contact for privacy matters, educating employees on privacy compliance, managing privacy-related incidents, and assisting with Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIA).

Are there any specific qualifications or certifications preferred for this role?

Yes, appropriate privacy and technical and/or security certifications such as CIPP/E, CISA, CISM, CISSP, SANS, GIAC, etc. are preferred.

What kind of skills are emphasized for this position?

Skills emphasized include excellent communication, multitasking, strong ownership, reporting capabilities, and an understanding of risk analysis for cyber threats.

Does UNIQLO offer any discounts to employees?

Yes, UNIQLO offers a staff discount of 30%.

What is the hybrid work arrangement for this position?

The hybrid work arrangement allows for 2 days from home and 3 days in the office.

What types of benefits are provided to employees?

Benefits include health insurance, life insurance, lunch vouchers, paid volunteer activities, and seasonal sample sales, among others.

Is the application process inclusive?

Yes, UNIQLO is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all profiles, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disabilities, or background.

Is there a requirement to upload specific documents during the application process?

Yes, applicants are required to upload a CV in English, and a portfolio if applicable.

How does UNIQLO handle personal information during the recruitment process?

UNIQLO takes data protection very seriously and has a privacy policy available on their site detailing how personal information is handled during the recruitment process.

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Uniqlo

Changing clothes. Changing conventional wisdom. Change the world.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

About UNIQLO LifeWear Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality, and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives. About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. With global sales of approximately 2.77 trillion yen for the 2023 fiscal year ending August 31, 2023 (US $18.92 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2023 rate of $1 = 146.2 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer. UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,400 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe, and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing's brands is now close to 3,600.