Associate Data Privacy Analyst
Sage Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Book and Periodical Publishing · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
The Associate Data Privacy Analyst will support compliance with GDPR and other privacy laws by maintaining policies, conducting risk assessments, and managing data subject requests. They will also assist in privacy audits, incident management, and vendor assurance processes to ensure organizational data protection.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in Law, IT, Business, or a related field and possess at least one to two years of experience in data protection or compliance. A strong understanding of GDPR principles and the ability to manage privacy risks and documentation are essential.
Full description
Job Title: Associate Data Privacy Analyst
Department: Governance
Reports To: Data Privacy Analyst
Job Summary: Sage Publishing is seeking an Associate Data Privacy Analyst to support compliance with the EU and UK GDPR and other applicable privacy laws. The role will help maintain privacy policies, procedures and records, support data protection activities and provide practical advice to teams across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Compliance Support: Support the development and maintenance of data protection policies, procedures and controls.
Risk Assessment: Identify privacy risks and recommend practical actions to reduce them.
Privacy Assessments: Support DPIAs, including assessing necessity, proportionality and risks to individuals.
Individual Rights Requests: Support requests including access, correction, erasure, restriction, objection and portability, within legal deadlines.
Data Audits: Assist with privacy audits across the organization.
Incident Management: Support the investigation, documentation and escalation of personal data breaches.
Vendor Assurance: Review supplier security and privacy information and support checks on processor terms and safeguards.
Liaison: Act as a point of contact for routine privacy enquiries and escalate complex or high-risk matters.
Documentation: Maintain privacy records, including Records of Processing Activities, DPIAs and decision logs.
Reporting: Prepare clear updates on privacy risks, requests, incidents and compliance actions.
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience: At least one/two years of experience in data protection, privacy, compliance or a related area.
Knowledge: Good understanding of GDPR principles, individual rights, accountability, data breaches, processors and international transfers.
Skills: Strong analytical, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage several tasks independently.
Certifications: A recognised data protection or privacy qualification is preferred.
Necessary Skill Sets:
DPIAs: Ability to identify privacy risks, assess necessity and proportionality, and document mitigation actions.
Data Subject Rights Requests: Experience handling requests, from locating personal data to communicating clearly with individuals and internal teams.
Records and Accountability: Ability to maintain accurate RoPA entries, assessment records and evidence of compliance.
Incident Investigation and Response: Ability to support prompt investigation, risk assessment, escalation and remediation of personal data incidents.
Legal Knowledge: Understanding of UK and EU GDPR requirements
Personal Attributes:
- Integrity: Handles personal data and sensitive information responsibly.
- Attention to Detail: Produces accurate and complete records.
- Proactive: Identifies issues early and follows actions through.
- Collaborative: Works effectively with teams and stakeholders across the business.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong.
