Data Privacy Analyst

Boston, MA

Full-time

Onsite

$65K/yr - $80K/yr

Entry Level

Publicis Groupe is seeking a Data Privacy Analyst to support the execution and administration of the company's global data privacy program. This entry-level role involves coordinating program activities, tracking deliverables, and contributing to the identification and mitigation of data privacy risks.

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Responsibilities

Support the implementation and management of the global data privacy program alongside the Global Data Privacy Program Lead, helping to ensure program activities are executed consistently across relevant regions, markets, and internal teams
Support the development and implementation of strategies designed to minimize the risk of non-compliance with applicable privacy regulations, including CCPA, PIPEDA, GDPR, and other relevant privacy laws
Partner with GDPO to operationalize legal/regulatory guidance across brand activities and processes
Support GCRO’s approach to identifying and assessing privacy risks as early as the RFP, MSA signing, and start-work stages of the engagement lifecycle
Undertake reviews of business processes to confirm best practices are followed regarding the handling, use, storage, retention, and protection of personal data
Build working relationships with appropriate client-facing, internal, legal, security, and other business stakeholders
Provide first-level support to stakeholders regarding data privacy and protection policies, procedures, and program expectations; monitoring compliance and escalating complex matters as appropriate
Assist with special and cross-functional projects related to privacy, risk management, compliance, data governance, process improvement, and operational efficiency
Under the supervision of the Global Data Privacy Program Lead, support core data privacy program activities within the assigned region or market, including issuing Data Inventory questionnaires to relevant contacts, ensuring completion, and performing quality checks on responses received
Facilitate factual due diligence activities for data privacy impact assessments, including gathering information, coordinating inputs, documenting findings, and tracking follow-up actions
Conduct research on relevant topics, trends, regulations, industry practices, and internal priorities to enhance privacy knowledge and support informed decision-making
Perform content development activities to support business initiatives, communications, training, and knowledge-sharing efforts
Host, coordinate, and support training and awareness activities designed to strengthen privacy knowledge, accountability, and program adoption
Track and report on key metrics to monitor program status, progress, risks, blockers, and completion rates, including providing periodic updates on data privacy deliverables, open items, risks, and program progress for review by program leadership
Complete assigned tasks and responsibilities within designated timelines through effective use of internal status meetings, follow-up mechanisms, personal time management, and prioritization skills
Support client teams to ensure questions related to data privacy and/or data protection are answered in a timely, accurate, and business-oriented manner
Support ad-hoc business requests related to data privacy, including client questionnaires and audits
Act as a day-to-day contact for track-related communications, ensuring timely responses, follow-through, and escalation where needed
Help promote consistent understanding and application of data privacy obligations across delivery teams, internal functions, and business process owners

Qualification

Required

1-3 years of work experience in risk management, privacy, legal, compliance, project management, audit, or a related field
Strong project management, follow-through, prioritization, and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail, analytical and critical thinking, and ability to identify when matters require escalation
Ability to translate complex information into practical, business-friendly guidance
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, evolving requirements, and time-sensitive deliverables
Demonstrated ability to work independently in ambiguous or unstructured environments, using sound judgment to define priorities, gather relevant information, develop recommendations, and move work forward with limited direction
Curiosity, accountability, and willingness to learn. Being a self-starter and taking initiative
Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal and communication skills
Demonstrated aptitude to quickly and effectively adapt to technologies and tools outside of current experience
Bachelor's Degree required

Preferred

Foundational understanding of data privacy, information security, risk management, regulatory compliance, or business process governance
Exposure to privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, PIPEDA, or similar privacy laws
Experience or demonstrated ability to support projects, track deliverables, coordinate stakeholders, prepare status updates, and manage follow-ups across multiple workstreams