Be responsible for:

Developing and implementing policies and procedures in accordance with external guidance, identifying areas of non-compliance and escalating risks to the Head of DPCT accordingly.

Assessment of business as usual data processing practices currently in place both at a national and CPS Area level to meet the specific requirements of data protection legislation.

Advising the CPS on a range of data protection issues, making appropriate recommendations and representing the CPS at cross-government meetings.

Work with other government departments and external contractors to conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs) for high profile projects.

Being a primary contact point for discussion with the Information Commissioners Office regarding potential areas of non-compliance.