Privacy Analyst

Summary

Join StackAdapt's Global Privacy team as a Privacy Analyst, contributing to the development and implementation of privacy programs ensuring compliance with relevant laws. You will work closely with various business units, supporting data protection activities, incident response, and privacy impact assessments. This role demands a solid understanding of data protection principles and the ability to translate complex information into business-friendly language. Based in Canada or the US, this remote-first position offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional growth within a high-growth tech company. Occasional travel may be required. StackAdapt is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Requirements

• Practical, business-minded professional with 1-3 years of privacy, legal operations, or similar experience
• Knowledge of general data privacy principles such as data minimization, privacy by design, consent, and data subject rights
• Ability to translate complex/technical topics into business language and to articulate points in widely understood terms
• A positive, collaborative spirit, and a learning mindset
• Adaptable, comfortable with ambiguity, and enjoy a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Professional maturity and integrity
• Exceptional writing skills, strong attention to detail, and an ability to create original drafted documents

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Global Privacy Counsel and other members of the Privacy team to develop and implement privacy and governance strategies to ensure compliance with legislative and regulatory requirements as well as privacy commitments
• Assist the Privacy team to monitor, audit, and improve company-wide privacy policies and processes
• Support the maintenance of up-to-date records, including data subject access inquiries, privacy incidents and resolutions
• Facilitate the fulfillment of data subject and consumer rights requests (access, deletion, do not sell, etc.) for applicable regulations
• Collaborate on annual assessments, questionnaires, and data protection registrations, as required, and escalate risk remediation requirements
• Assist with privacy impact assessments (PIAs), data protection impact assessments (DPIAs), and due diligence initiatives alongside key stakeholders for new projects, processes, and systems
• Maintain records of data processing activities (ROPA) and DPIAs to demonstrate compliance with applicable data protection laws
• Implement privacy by design principles and ensure privacy considerations are integrated into projects and business objectives
• Facilitate updates to external privacy facing materials (e.g., privacy notice, cookie banners)
• Collaborate with various departments components and programs to educate and inform personnel on matters pertaining to privacy compliance

Preferred Qualifications

IAPP Privacy certification

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary + commission structure
• RRSP/401K matching
• 3 weeks vacation + 3 personal care days + 1 Culture & Belief day + birthdays off
• Access to a comprehensive mental health care platform
• Health benefits from day one of employment
• Work from home reimbursements
• Optional global WeWork membership for those who want a change from their home office
• Robust training and onboarding program
• Coverage and support of personal development initiatives (conferences, courses, etc)
• Access to StackAdapt programmatic courses and certifications to support continuous learning
• An awesome parental leave policy
• A friendly, welcoming, and supportive culture
• Our social and team events!