The Compliance Analyst - Information Assurance is responsible for ensuring organisational compliance with data protection legislation, including GDPR and other applicable regulations. The role involves conducting Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), supporting data classification initiatives, and contributing to information security projects that safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of organisational data.
Working closely with stakeholders across IT, HR, Operations, and Legal, the Compliance Analyst helps embed data protection principles into business processes and ensures alignment with compliance requirements and information security best practice.
Regulatory Compliance & Data Protection
- Monitor compliance with GDPR, national data protection laws, and internal data protection policies.
- Conduct, document, and track Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for new systems, projects, and processes.
- Maintain an accurate and up‑to‑date Record of Processing Activities (ROPA).
- Support the implementation of privacy‑by‑design and privacy‑by‑default principles across all data‑handling activities.
- Maintain, review, and update compliance documentation—including policies, procedures, and guidelines—in line with regulatory changes.
Data Classification & Management
- Support and maintain data classification frameworks to ensure data is categorised and handled appropriately.
- Work with data owners and custodians to define and enforce data access controls.
- Conduct audits to verify adherence to data classification and data‑handling policies.
Information Security Projects
- Support information security initiatives such as risk assessments, policy development, and incident response planning.
- Collaborate with IT teams to implement technical and organisational data protection measures.
- Participate in security audits and risk assessments, identifying compliance gaps and recommending remediation actions.
- Work with the Information Assurance and Security Lead to develop risk treatment plans, track progress, and validate control effectiveness.
Stakeholder Engagement & Reporting
- Act as a key liaison between IT, Legal, HR, and other departments to address compliance and data protection matters.
- Provide expert guidance on data protection issues and regulatory developments.
- Prepare and present compliance reports, metrics, and insights to senior management and governance committees.
- Assist in responding to Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs) and other regulatory enquiries.



