Data Privacy Specialist

Summary

Blockchain.com is seeking an exceptional lawyer with 1-2 years of legal experience or specialized experience in data protection and privacy to join their team as a Data Privacy Specialist in Lithuania, Vilnius. The role involves managing data subject rights requests, overseeing the DPO's email inbox, conducting data privacy impact assessments, and more.

Requirements

• A minimum of 1-2 years of legal experience or specialized experience in data protection and privacy
• In-depth knowledge of data protection laws, regulations, and guidelines, including GDPR, ePrivacy Regulation, etc
• Proven track record of designing and improving processes, along with proficiency in using IT tools
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong organizational and time management abilities

Responsibilities

• Oversee the DPO's email inbox, promptly escalating queries to the DPO for necessary actions
• Efficiently manage data subject rights requests, ensuring they are processed within legal timeframes
• Generate comprehensive reports on customer/user requests
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement best practices in data protection
• Contribute to the reporting of key risk and performance indicators, as well as workflow metrics for senior management
• Maintain an up-to-date list of data records (data mapping)
• Provide support in conducting data privacy impact assessments
• Assist in reviewing Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) and Standard Contractual Clauses (SCCs)
• Support the DPO in conducting audits
• Facilitate the implementation of tools and processes to enhance data protection practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience within the Fintech/cryptocurrency sector is beneficial but not mandatory
• Professional certification in data protection (e.g., CIPP/E, CIPM) is advantageous but not required

Benefits

• Unlimited vacation policy
• Unlimited books policy
• Apple equipment
• Full-time salary based on experience and meaningful equity in an industry-leading company
• This job is located in Lithuania, Vilnius. Presence is in the office 3 days per week is mandatory