Privacy Analyst

Job Responsibilities

·       Monitor and interpret global, federal, and state privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA/CPRA, GLBA) and assess their applicability to the organization.

·       Conduct and support Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) and Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs).

·       Collaborate with IT, Security, Legal, and business units to ensure privacy by design and default principles are embedded in systems, products, and services.

·       Evaluate third-party data processors and vendors for privacy compliance through risk assessments and due diligence.

·       Track, investigate, and respond to privacy incidents and breaches, including root cause analysis and regulatory notifications.

·       Maintain the Record of Processing Activities (RoPA) and data inventory documentation.

·       Develop and deliver privacy training and awareness programs across the organization.

·       Assist with audits, assessments, and regulatory inquiries related to data privacy.

·       Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of privacy policies, procedures, and governance frameworks.

·       Stay current with changes in privacy laws, enforcement actions, and industry trends.

Required Experience, Skills, and Knowledge

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Compliance, Risk, Information Security, or a related field.

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in privacy, data protection, or compliance roles, preferably within regulated industries.
• Experience conducting PIAs, DPIAs, and managing incident responses.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of major data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, HIPAA, etc.).
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into practical business processes.

Competencies:

• Privacy & Data Protection Expertise
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
• Regulatory Analysis
• Cross-functional Collaboration
• Project Management
• Attention to Detail
• Integrity & Ethical Judgment

At Assurant, we celebrate the differences that make us who we are. By assembling extraordinary teams from a variety of races, religions, sexual orientations, gender identities, ages, experiences, and abilities, we’re able to better reflect the global communities where we live and work. By working to remove barriers, we ensure equity for everyone. The pursuit of inclusion rests with each of us. Because it’s only by listening to and representing the unique voices of every individual that we can innovate for all.

For further information about Assurant, please visit our website: https://www.assurant.com/