The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Bermuda

Assistant Commissioner (Policy & Innovation)

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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner (PrivCom) is seeking the services of a skilled and capable individual to work as an Assistant Commissioner to lead our Policy & Innovation unit. Reporting to the Deputy Privacy Commissioner (with a dotted line to the Privacy Commissioner), the Assistant Commissioner (Policy & Innovation) is responsible for the office’s audit and investigations functions to allow PrivCom to fulfil its duties under the Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA).

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The post holder is accountable for the office’s development of policy interpretations and guidance and is accountable for the office’s strategy related to innovation services and emerging issues.

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The post-holder’s work will consist of a range of complex and diverse functions, including the management of other professional officers and offering of policy advice. In addition, the post holder manages the budget and expenses for the business unit, ensures accurate staff records, and co-ordinates the preparation of performance appraisals and supervises assigned staff. The post holder collaborates to develop and/or document internal policies and procedures and external communications.

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The post holder will prepare complex reports on a number of diverse subjects within broad guidelines for final agreement by the Privacy Commissioner and will carry out creative work.

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The post holder may represent the office at local and international conferences and events.

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This position is placed on the BPSU salary scale as PS-36 through PS-38, meaning the annual salary begins at $118,643.75.

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For this position, the post-holder must have/be:

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• Demonstrated complaint case management and investigations experience

• A high level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters that come to his/her knowledge and the ability to effectively handle confidential and sensitive information

• Good interpersonal skills with a professional service orientated approach in effectively interacting with customers both internally, as a team, and externally

• Sound time management and problem-solving skills  

• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)

• Good supervisory, team-building, motivational, conflict management and resolution skills

• Advanced ability to multi-task and be adaptable whilst working in a fast-pace, dynamic environment

• Must be detail oriented and careful to verify documentation

• Able to learn quickly, retain and understand relevant information

• Demonstrated organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and plan work effectively

• Have a flexible approach to the job and willingness to assist in other areas within the department

• Domestic and international research skills

• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite of Products and other common computer programmes

• Working knowledge of the Personal Information Protection Act 2016

• Knowledge of current developments in data privacy, cybersecurity, technology and data governance, and digital human rights, such as the activities of leading international organisations (United Nations Special Rapporteur for the Right to Privacy, the Global Privacy Assembly, European Data Protection Board, etc.), overarching rights principles and concepts (United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, European Convention on Human Rights, etc.).

• Although this is not a requirement, it is an added advantage to also have working knowledge of the Bermuda Monetary Authority Act 1969, Electronic Transactions Act 1999 and the Standard for Electronic Transaction, Electronic Communications Act 2011, Regulatory Authority Act 2011, The Data Protection Act 2018 (United Kingdom), the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (European Union), and other laws relating to the topics of national security, cybersecurity, information technology, and business transaction, or related topics.

• A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification in in Technology, Human Rights, or Constitutional law or relevant field of study.

• A minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in a similar capacity

• Although this is not a requirement, it is an added advantage to also have working knowledge of the Bermuda Monetary Authority Act 1969, Electronic Transactions Act 1999 and the Standard for Electronic Transaction, Electronic Communications Act 2011, Regulatory Authority Act 2011, The Data Protection Act 2018 (United Kingdom), the Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 April 2016 (European Union), and other laws relating to the topics of national security, cybersecurity, information technology, and business transaction, or related topics.
   

A full list of job duties is available in the Job Description.

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The Office of the Privacy Commissioner is an independent public office with a mandate to regulate the use of personal information by organisations in a manner which recognizes both the need to protect the rights of individuals in relation to their personal information and the need for organisations to use personal information for legitimate purposes, among other duties, in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act 2016. More details about our office are available via our “About Us” page at www.privacy.bm/about-us.

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We invite you to submit your application online by sending your resume and a cover letter to Careers@privacy.bm with the subject line “Assistant Commissioner (Policy & Innovation).” Applications for this position must be received no later than midnight on November 29, 2024.

To facilitate the hiring of qualified Bermudians in accordance with the Public Service Commission Regulations 2001, please indicate your status as “Bermudian”, “Non-Bermudian spouse of a Bermudian”, or “Non-Bermudian” in your cover letter.

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PrivCom is an employer that seeks to employ individuals from a variety of diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We encourage applicants who may feel they do not meet 100% of the requirements. We fully support the use of reasonable accommodation in our working environment.

In addition to other advertisements, postings will be displayed via our “Careers” page at www.privacy.bm/careers.