Privacy Director directs and develops the organization's privacy strategy, including policies, procedures, and initiatives. Ensures all business and data management processes reflect privacy requirements and comply with laws and regulations. Being a Privacy Director incorporates regulatory changes into the organization's processes. Plans and directs privacy training programs and communications. Additionally, Privacy Director ensures that compliance monitoring, auditing, and remediation are effective. Leads research and prepares communications in response to privacy-related events or consumer, government, or media inquiries. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Privacy Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Privacy Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
The Director, Privacy and Data Protection is a key system shared services role that is responsible for leading and overseeing UMMS privacy and data protection program development, implementation, and maintenance. This includes facilitating adherence to all relevant UMMS privacy and data protection policies and procedures, as well as privacy and data protection related laws and regulations. The seasoned, innovative leader in this position ensures a transparent, measurable and compliant data management processes and related activities within UMMS. This process reflects thoughtful design to ensure that privacy and data protection is baked into world class patient care and related business operations and includes metrics. This position also directs and develops the organization’s privacy and data protection strategy and work plan and works in coordination with other compliance leaders in a shared services model to inspire others in privacy awareness and to enhance the culture of compliance around privacy and data protection. II. Principal Responsibilities and Tasks The following statements describe the general nature of work performed by the individual assigned to this classification.
This is not an exhaustive list of all job duties. Principal responsibilities of the Director, Privacy and Data Protection include:
The University of Maryland Medical System is a 14-hospital system with academic, community and specialty medical services reaching every part of Maryland and beyond. UMMS is a national and regional referral center for trauma, cancer care, Neurocare, cardiac care, women’s and children’s health and physical rehabilitation. UMMS is the fourth largest private employer in the Baltimore metropolitan area and one of the top 20 employers in the state of Maryland. No organization will give you the clinical variety, the support, or the opportunities for professional growth that you’ll enjoy as a member of our team.
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