Job description
Responsibilities of the Role
Data Privacy Technologist will play a key role in helping the organization meet the highest standards of Data Privacy Compliance, e.g. by conforming to EU GDPR regulations and aligning with global Data Privacy efforts.
The key responsibilities and activities include:
- Defining and monitoring the de-identification and anonymization procedures for Personal data (e.g. data pertaining to patients, physicians, etc.) collected within Siemens Healthineers Business Units.
- Identifying direct and indirect identifiers, performing risk assessment of datasets, including the calculation of re-identification risks, and providing guidance for mitigation of such risks.
- Discussion with internal stakeholders about their data needs during the planning phases and ensuring adherence to data privacy regulations / processes while retaining the usefulness of data.
- Differentiating between personal and anonymized data and routinely applying the data-avoidance and data-minimization principles.
- Reviewing impact of technology introduction, particularly with regards to re-identification (e. g. artificial intelligence) and suggesting appropriate measures.
- Interacting with Data Privacy compliance organization and representing the RD teams on the subject when necessary.
- Proposing ideas to improve the established data handling processes within our company.
Required Experience Skillset
- Consistent and proven track-record with minimum experience of 6+ years in a software RD function.
- Working experience of at least 2 years in a Data Privacy role, with sound knowledge of GDPR and other data protection regulations and concepts (such as HIPAA).
- Thorough understanding of the differences between Personal and Anonymized data and ability to apply the data-avoidance and data-minimization principles.
- Expertise in the processing of personal data and anonymization techniques (e.g., pseudonymization, obfuscation, k-anonymization, hashing, encryption, ...).
- Experience in minimizing and de-identifying healthcare data and familiarity with data formats specific to Healthcare images and relevant standards such as DICOM and HL7.
- Experience in interacting with Data Protection Authorities, Regulators or Government Agencies will be an added advantage.
- Certifications, such as Certification in Information Privacy Professional/ Europe (CIPP/E), CIPT, CIPM(GDPR), DCPP are a plus.
Leadership Soft skills
- Ability to demonstrate decisiveness and sound judgement on a consistent basis.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with an ability to Make a Statement Build a Consensus .
- Remarkable ability to collaborate with different stakeholders and positively influence the decision-making process on key topics concerning Data Privacy.
- Excellent presentation skills with an ability to facilitate group of people (internal/external/both) operating at different levels (e.g. Internal External stakeholders, Technical Experts and peers).
- Ability to work in international teams, understanding inter-cultural sensitivity and adapting based on global needs.
