Privacy Program Lead
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Fasken is hiring a senior Privacy Program Lead to operationalize and mature the firm's global privacy program. You will conduct privacy impact assessments, transfer risk assessments, and data protection reviews across multiple jurisdictions.
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Responsibilities
- Lead operational delivery of the firm’s privacy program under the direction of the Chief Privacy Officer
- Conduct DPIAs, PIAs, TRAs and privacy risk reviews for new technologies, vendors and business initiatives
- Translate regulatory obligations (PIPEDA, GDPR, POPIA) into actionable controls and guidance
- Conduct privacy risk assessments for AI and generative AI solutions
- Support data classification, retention, minimization, and lawful use practices across systems and processes
- Conduct privacy risk assessments for third parties handling personal or confidential data
- Participate as privacy SME in investigations involving potential personal data exposure
- Define and track program KPIs/KRIs such as assessment turnaround time, remediation closure rates, risk severity trends
Requirements
- 7–10+ years professional experience in privacy, risk, compliance, or information governance
- Strong working knowledge of privacy laws and frameworks (PIPEDA, GDPR, POPIA, and international transfer requirements)
- Demonstrated experience conducting privacy impact and risk assessments
- Ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into operational controls
- Experience working cross functionally with Legal, Security, IT, and business stakeholders
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for regulators, clients, and senior leadership
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Role Summary
- Fasken’s Information Security Office is seeking a senior, hands on Privacy Program Lead to operationalize and mature the firm’s global privacy program.
- Responsible for executing privacy impact assessments, transfer risk assessments, and data protection reviews across multiple jurisdictions.
- Reports into the Information Security Governance function and works closely with the Chief Privacy Officer.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead operational delivery of the firm’s privacy program under the direction of the Chief Privacy Officer.
- Conduct DPIAs, PIAs, TRAs and privacy risk reviews for new technologies, vendors and business initiatives.
- Translate regulatory obligations (PIPEDA, GDPR, POPIA) into actionable controls and guidance.
- Conduct privacy risk assessments for AI and generative AI solutions.
- Support data classification, retention, minimization, and lawful use practices.
- Conduct privacy risk assessments for third parties handling personal or confidential data.
- Participate as privacy SME in investigations involving potential personal data exposure.
- Define and track program KPIs/KRIs such as assessment turnaround time, remediation closure rates, risk severity trends.
Must Have Qualifications
- 7–10+ years professional experience in privacy, risk, compliance, or information governance.
- Strong working knowledge of privacy laws and frameworks (PIPEDA, GDPR, POPIA, and international transfer requirements).
- Demonstrated experience conducting privacy impact and risk assessments.
- Ability to translate legal and regulatory requirements into operational controls.
- Experience working cross functionally with Legal, Security, IT, and business stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills suitable for regulators, clients, and senior leadership.
Nice to Have
- Experience supporting multi jurisdictional privacy programs.
- Background in professional services, legal, financial, or other regulated industries.
- Familiarity with ISO 27001, ISO 42001 or comparable governance frameworks.
- Experience supporting client audits or regulatory inquiries.
- Relevant certifications such as CIPP/C, CIPP/E, CIPM, CDPSE, ISO 27001/42001 Lead Implementer/Auditor.
Pay Range
- CAD 95,000 to CAD 124,000 per annum.
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