Data Privacy Analyst

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management. 

The Opportunity: 

You will be part of a global and multinational privacy legal team in a dynamic global business. You will play a crucial part in handling customer-facing matters and addressing all privacy aspects directly related to OpenText’s business, including customers, vendors, data subjects, and partners.

You will have experience with various compliance frameworks and industry certifications, be able to effectively interpret and communicate the privacy requirements to internal stakeholders and teams, and lead efforts to produce actionable plans to meet privacy regulations.  In this role, you will be involved in leading and sustaining the privacy compliance programs by working collaboratively with internal teams, SMEs, external customers, vendors, auditors, and other stakeholders.

You Are Great At: 

• Manage and handle data subjects request received by OpenText
• Utilize a dedicated tool to track and monitor the progress of each request, ensuring adherence to legal timeframes and requirements
• Conduct research and analysis to provide accurate and timely responses to customer privacy questionnaires
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather the necessary information to respond to said customer questionnaires
• Perform vendor assessments to evaluate their compliance with privacy requirements and OpenText standards
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of all data subject requests, questionnaire responses, and vendor assessments
• Stay updated on relevant privacy laws and regulations
• Effectively collaborate with a team of data privacy members located in different locations, providing advice and guidance in an engaged manner.

What It Takes: 

• 1-5 years of experience in a global organization
• Degree in business administration or law; Privacy experience a plus
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently.
• OneTrust certification would be considered a plus.
• Fluent in English – both written and verbal

OpenText's efforts to build an inclusive work environment go beyond simply complying with applicable laws. Our Employment Equity and Diversity Policy provides direction on maintaining a working environment that is inclusive of everyone, regardless of culture, national origin, race, color, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, family status, age, veteran status, disability, religion, or other basis protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please contact us at hr@opentext.com.