Data Protection Officer

Role: Data Protection Officer (Principal Officer Level)
Client: An Garda Síochána
Location: Garda National Data Protection Office, Capel St, Dublin 1
Application Method: GetGot Application - https://staffline.getgotjobs.ie/

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the Director of Cybersecurity, the Data Protection Officer will be a key senior manager.

The key responsibilities of the role are;
Informing and advising An Garda Síochána, and the employees of An Garda Síochána who carry out processing, of their obligations under the Data Protection Acts 1988 - 2018, the GDPR and any other law of the European Union or law of the State that relates to the protection of personal data.
Monitoring the compliance of An Garda Síochána with the Data Protection Acts 1988 - 2018, the GDPR and any other law of the European Union or law of the State that relates to the protection of personal data.
Monitoring the compliance of the policies of An Garda Síochána in relation to the protection of personal data, including the assignment of responsibilities of the controller in relation to the protection of personal data.
The raising of awareness and the training of staff involved in processing operations in that regard, and any audit activity related to the protection of personal data.
Providing advice, where requested to do so, in relation to the carrying out of a data protection impact assessment and monitoring any steps taken on foot of that assessment.
Acting as the contact point for data subjects with regard to all issues related to the processing of their personal data and to the exercise of their rights under data protection legislation.
Co-operating with the Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) and acting as a contact point for the DPC for issues related to processing carried out by An Garda Síochána, including consultation by An Garda Síochána with the DPC on relevant issues.
This description of the role is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities and may be reviewed from time to time to reflect the needs of the role and organisation.

Essential includes:

Candidates, by the closing date, must have:
A. Minimum of 3 years' experience and expertise at a Senior level in National and European data protection laws and practices, including an in-depth understanding of the GDPR (and its implementation).

OR

B. A qualification at a minimum level 8 in the National Framework of Qualifications (Honours Bachelor's Degree level), in a related discipline.
And
Senior-level experience and expertise in National and European data protection laws and practices, including the practical application and implementation of GDPR.

Candidates must also have experience:
Interpreting and applying data protection laws and regulations to provide sound advice within a complex organisation.
Developing and implementing information and data security, and records management strategies, policies and procedures.
Balancing regulatory compliance obligations with organisational operational efficiency and effectiveness, including implementing or supporting compliance with GDPR and the EU AI Act.
Promoting a data protection culture within the organisation.
Leading a team, developing strategy and policy for the unit.

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CV's will not be accepted for this role. If you submit a CV or blank document, you will get an email with a link to complete the online application form.

Closing date for all completed online application forms is 3:00 PM, Tuesday 1st September 2026.