Data Protection Champion

What you will be doing

• Ensuring the group is operating in compliance with Data Protection Policy and that all the group’s volunteers are aware of the need to abide by the guidance
• Determining the purposes for which, and the manner in which, any personal data is processed and stored
• Establishing who in the group is collecting, holding and processing personal data
• Dealing with data protection queries in accordance with the policy
• Maintaining an audit of personal data to ensure the accuracy of records held
• Ensuring all volunteers receive Data Protection refresher training annually
• Attending Management Team meetings, typically every month

A successful candidate will have:

• Ability and confidence to ensure that others are adhering to the Data Protection Policy and procedures
• Reasonable confidence in using IT
• The ability to use initiative and work independently
• A willingness to abide by Read Easy policies and procedures
• An open attitude that encourages two-way communication and willingness to ask for ands offer support to the Team
• A non-judgmental attitude and respect for others, with a commitment to equality and diversity, so that you can make everyone feel valued and included
• Energy and enthusiasm with an average of three hours a month to commit to the role. Experience of managing personal data of others is desirable but not essential