(DSARs) Data Privacy Analyst - contract roles

Subject Access Requests (DSARs) Analyst contract

• Fully remote working
• Day rate contract role

We’re looking for experienced Subject Access Request Analysts to support UK-based Data Privacy & Protection teams on a contract basis.

We are particularly interested in individuals who have solid, hands-on experience managing DSARs end-to-end and can confidently manage requests through to completion in a busy operational environment.

The role

You will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination and processing of Subject Access Requests, working closely with Data Privacy & Protection colleagues and other teams and individuals across the organisation to identify, retrieve, review and securely disclose personal information within the required timescales.

Typical responsibilities will include:

• Managing DSARs from receipt through to final response

• Validating and logging requests, including identity/authority checks where required

• Assessing the scope of requests and liaising with requesters where clarification is genuinely required

• Coordinating searches across relevant systems, teams, records and information sources

• Working with business areas and information owners to obtain responsive information

• Reviewing information for relevance and personal data

• Identifying third-party information and considering appropriate exemptions/restrictions

• Applying appropriate redactions and documenting decisions and rationale

• Ensuring information is disclosed securely and in an appropriate format

• Monitoring deadlines, maintaining accurate case records and escalating risks or complex issues where appropriate

• Supporting the wider Data Privacy team with DSAR queries, reporting and process improvement

What we’re looking for

Essential:

• Proven experience of processing DSARs end-to-end

• Strong practical understanding of UK data protection legislation, particularly the UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018 and right of access

• Experience conducting/coordinating information searches and reviewing potentially large volumes of data

• Experience identifying third-party personal data and applying redactions/exemptions appropriately

• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to case management

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines

• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with the privacy/data protection team, legal, HR and other operational teams

• Experience within either the public or private sector is welcome.

Desirable:

• Experience handling patient health and/or medical information

• Experience using OneTrust

• Experience within private healthcare, NHS, insurance or other data-sensitive environments

• Experience using eDiscovery, DSAR management, case management or redaction tools

• Experience dealing with complex or high-volume SAR/DSAR caseloads

• Relevant privacy, information governance or data protection qualifications

Contractors / interim professionals

We are interested in speaking with experienced contractors/candidate who are happy to work on 3-12 month contract basis who can quickly become effective within an established privacy/data protection function and take ownership of their caseload.

If you have strong hands-on DSAR experience and are available for contract opportunities immediately or with 1-2 months we look forward to hearing from you.