Data Protection Officer

Data Protection Support Officer

Islington Council

£22.87 ph PAYE

Ongoing contract

2 days onsite, 3 days wfh

Job Overview

To work as part of the Information Governance (IG) Team, supporting the Data Protection Officer (DPO) and Information Management Lead to embed the highest standards of data protection across the Council.

The role will ensure that the Council complies with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018, supporting effective information governance, data breach management, compliance monitoring and staff awareness.

Key Responsibilities

• Information Governance & Data Protection
• Act as the first point of contact for data breach reports, escalating matters to the DPO as required.
• Manage the Data Protection mailbox, ensuring emails are appropriately flagged and directed to the relevant officers.
• Support the Information Management Lead in managing the Information Asset Owner (IAO) network.
• Support the Access to Information Team during busy periods, including scanning and reviewing information before disclosure.
• Coordinate the Information Governance Board, ensuring meetings are effectively organised and managed.
• Manage performance information relating to information governance training and data breaches.
• Provide accurate and timely reports to the Head of Information Governance & DPO and Corporate Management Board (CMB).
• Escalate areas of non-compliance to the Information Governance Board.
• Support compliance with the Council's obligations under Article 30 of the UK GDPR.

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Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.