Top Privacy Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's privacy strategy, including policies, procedures, and initiatives. Establishes business and data management processes that reflect privacy requirements and comply with laws and regulations. Being a Top Privacy Executive develops and implements privacy training programs. Creates compliance monitoring, auditing, and remediation processes. Additionally, Top Privacy Executive ensures privacy policies and guidelines are communicated to employees, customers, shareholders, and media. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Privacy Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Privacy Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Corporate Privacy/Privacy Officer, the Privacy Analyst supports Virtua Health’s privacy program, including system-wide compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act’s (HIPAA) Privacy Rule and other privacy-related state and federal regulations.
Position Responsibilities
In conjunction with the Privacy Manager, assumes responsibility for the initial screening of, timely investigation, and triaging, as appropriate, of system-wide privacy matters. Conducts thorough and comprehensive investigations of privacy violation allegations, including data gathering, analyses, interviews, and report writing under the direction of the Director of Corporate Privacy.
Provides support to the Director of Corporate Privacy/Privacy Officer and Privacy Manager in meeting federal and state reporting requirements, including the Office for Civil Rights, regarding breach notification and follow-up investigations.
Coordinates with Legal, Human Resources, IT Security, Marketing, Security, Health Information Management, and other departments, as needed, during the privacy investigation and breach notification processes.
Continuously improves the methodology(ies), policies, and procedures to maintain appropriate documentation for all privacy investigation activities, including a detailed log of all allegations, information related to affected parties, investigation details, and breach risk assessments.
Conducts monitoring audits and investigations with respect to electronic health record access. Follows-up and resolves any identified issues. Maintains associated documentation.
Serves as a confidential point of contact for employees to report privacy violations.
Assists the Director of Corporate Privacy/Privacy Officer and Privacy Manager in conducting system-wide privacy risk assessments.
In conjunction with the Director of Corporate Privacy/Privacy Officer and Privacy Manager, trains and educates employees on Virtua’s privacy program and related policies and procedures.
Position Qualifications Required:
Required Education:
Bachelor’s Degree required